The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), also known as IPL 17 and branded as Tata IPL 2024, will be the 17th season of the Indian Premier League. Here are some key details:
- Defending Champions: The Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions, having won their fifth title during the previous season by beating the Gujarat Titans.
- Hosting: The IPL will take place in India. The schedule will be finalized in coordination with the government, considering the 2024 Lok Sabha Election schedule.
- Format: The teams are divided into two groups (A and B) of five teams each. Each team plays twice against all five teams in the other group (home and away) and once against all four teams in its group. After the group stage, the top four teams based on aggregate points qualify for the playoffs. The winner of the final match will be crowned the Indian Premier League winners.
- New Rules: Bowlers will be allowed to deliver two bouncers per over.
- Team Changes: Notable support staff changes include Gautam Gambhir as the Mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders and Justin Langer replacing Andy Flower as the Head Coach of Lucknow Super Giants