The much-awaited schedule for the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League is finally out, and there’s already a buzz around the cricketing world. The season kicks off on March 22, 2024, in Chennai as the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Although the schedule released is only for the first two weeks, it promises to be a blockbuster start to the season.

Punjab Kings will begin their IPL 2024 campaign on March 23, clashing with their neighboring rivals, Delhi Capitals, at their home in Mohali. It will be an afternoon game, the only home fixture for Punjab Kings in these opening few sets of fixtures. The rivalry between these two teams is evenly fought, with both sides winning 16 games each. It will be intriguing to see which side takes the upper hand in the latest chapter of this rivalry.

The action then shifts to Bengaluru as Punjab Kings play their first away game of the season against the Royal Challengers at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 25, 2024. Both teams have shared iconic moments in this epic rivalry, with Punjab Kings emerging victorious on 17 occasions out of the 31 games they’ve played against Bangalore.

Punjab Kings will then head to the northern part of the country to take on the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on March 30, 2024. It’ll be another evening game for Punjab Kings. We witnessed a close encounter the last time these two sides played in Lucknow, with Punjab Kings securing a two-wicket win over the hosts. Star all-rounder Sikandar Raza guided Punjab Kings with a match-winning 57(41) and a crucial spell of 1/19.

The bandwagon will then roll into Ahmedabad, where Punjab Kings will play against the Gujarat Titans at the Motera Stadium on April 4, 2024. This will mark the end of the initial leg of IPL 2024 for Punjab Kings.

Punjab Kings will aim for a positive start to the season by securing crucial points from the initial fixtures. As the team aims for a successful campaign, fans can expect breathtaking performances and nail-biting finishes from the players. The stage is set, and Punjab Kings are ready to roar in their quest for IPL glory.

Punjab Kings IPL 2024 schedule, fixtures and match times for the first 4 games