IPL Match Quota: Exploring the Number of Matches Each Team Plays

The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) returns for its 17th edition.

The Chennai Super Kings were crowned 2023 champions for an equal record of five times.

The Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets (DLS method) in a rain-affected final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Chennai went level with the Mumbai Indians after defeating the Titans in a thriller matchup. The final went down to the last ball of the showpiece event before Ravindra Jadeja's heroics claimed the crown for the Super Kings.

Here at Sportsboom, we’ve decided to take a deep dive into when the tournament begins, when the final takes place, where the matches are played, and the number of matches each team plays during the edition.

We will also explore the prize money, the event of a tied match, and the quota of overseas players.

How Each Team Plays 14 Games

There are 10 IPL franchises. The match quota for 2024 is 14 games per franchise played in a double round-robin format.

Each team plays against the other nine, home and away. The top four sides make it through to the playoffs.

There is a Qualifier 1, where the winner goes through to the final.

The third and fourth-placed teams compete in the Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator will compete against the team who lost the Qualifier 1 in a Qualifier 2.

The winner of the Qualifier 2 will gets the opportunity to play in the final. 
 

FAQs

When does IPL 2024 begin, and when is the final?

The Chennai Super Kings open the tournament when they play Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai on March 22, 2024.

The BCCI has only released the schedule for the first 21 matches until April 7.

The schedule for the rest of the tournament will be released in due course. The Indian Premier League final is expected to be held on May 26. 

How many teams will contest the 2024 IPL?

A total of 10 teams will contest the 2024 IPL. 

1.    Mumbai Indians 
2.    Delhi Capitals
3.    Kolkata Knight Riders
4.    Rajasthan Royals
5.    Lucknow Super Giants
6.    Chennai Super Kings 
7.    Sunrisers Hyderabad
8.    Royal Challengers Bangalore
9.    Punjab Kings
10.    Gujarat Titans

How many matches will be played in IPL 2024?

Like last year, the competition will have 70 league matches and four playoff games, including the final.  

In total, there will be 74 IPL matches in 2024.  

Where will the IPL matches be played?

The home venues for most of the teams remain unchanged. The Punjab Kings have, however, moved to a new stadium. 

They will play most of their home games in Mullanpur, with the venue set to make its IPL debut. The Kings will also play two home games in Dharamsala.

Delhi Capitals will play their first two home games in Visakhapatnam before moving back to the venue in Delhi for the rest of the season.