The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, with the 2023 season scheduled in March.
The league features ten teams representing different cities in India and has become one of the most popular and lucrative cricket leagues in the world. The upcoming season is expected to draw a large audience, with many exciting matches and talented players set to take the field.
When will IPL 2023 start?
The official start date for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is 31st March 2023, and it runs for approximately two months, with the IPL 2023 final taking place on 28th May 2023. The official IPL 2023 sponsor is Tata Group.
IPL 2023 schedule will feature 94 matches in 18 double headers across 14 stadiums in India. Jio Cinema has secured the rights to live to stream every IPL 2023 live match this year for FREE – simply use their app with an Indian phone number to gain access.
The IPL 2023 mega auction date was the 12th and 13th of February, respectively, and a total of 10 teams were auctioned. The IPL mini auction 2023 was held on 23rd December at Kochi.
IPL 2023 Format
The Indian Premier League will follow a double round-robin format, with each team playing 14 matches over 14 weeks; wins count as two points, while draws or losses don’t. Only the top four teams advance to playoffs. Each team will play twice at home and once away for maximum competitive intensity.
The 16th season of India’s premier T20 cricket league, IPL Match 2023, will feature ten teams competing in a round-robin format before moving on to playoffs and crowning one as champion. The eventual victor will receive the IPL Trophy and become champions.
IPL 2023 groups
| Group A | Group B |
| Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
| Rajasthan Royals | Punjab Kings |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Gujarat Titans |
IPL 2023 team list
- Chennai Super Kings
- Delhi Capitals
- Gujarat Titans
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Mumbai Indians
- Punjab Kings
- Rajasthan Royals
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
There is no introduction to IPL 2023 new team, unlike in 2022, wherein two new teams were introduced, namely Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants.
How many players can be retained in IPL 2023?
According to the official report on the IPL 2023 retention date, there is no limit to the number of players that can be retained by a team. This means that any team can retain any number of players they desire. Additionally, each team is allowed to spend an extra ₹5 crores, increasing their spending limit to ₹95 crores instead of the usual ₹90 crores.
There are a total of 163 retained IPL 2023 players. However, 85 players have been released this year. As per IPL 2023 Retention Rules, all franchises have unveiled their retained and released lists for submission by 23rd December. Teams are busy fine-tuning their squads ahead of this deadline.
IPL 2023 venues
- Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- D Y Patil Sports Stadium in Mumbai
- M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
- Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali
- Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur
- Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
Women’s IPL 2023 schedule
| Name of Event | Women’s Premier League |
| Edition | First |
| Schedule | 04 March to 26 March |
| Number of Teams | 5 |
| Organiser | BCCI |
| Players Selection Base | Auctioned |
Women’s IPL 2023 team list
- Mumbai Indians
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Delhi Capitals
- Gujarat Giants
- Uttar Pradesh Warriorz
The IPL 2023 winner team will get a prize money of INR 20 crores, followed by 13 crores for the runner-ups. The vivo IPL 2023 live will be telecasted in Jio Cinema for free. Jio Cinema, the official IPL 2023 telecast channel, has introduced its Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan offer that gives viewers a chance to win cars during each match.