The much-awaited IPL 2024 schedule arrived yesterday for the first 21 games, with the tournament all set to begin on March 22 in Chennai. The remainder of the schedule will be announced in due time.

In the first game, defending champions Chennai Super Kings will face Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chepauk stadium. Three out of the first 21 games will be held at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, that are as follows:

• Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians on March 24 (7:30 PM IST)

• Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 31 (3:30 PM IST)

• Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings on April 4 (7:30 PM IST)