IPL 2020 to be held in UAE: Here is the complete fixtures for the league stage of Dream 11

New Delhi: The IPL Governing Council announced the schedule of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season on Sunday.

“The season will kickstart on 19th September in Abu Dhabi with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings,” said a statement.

Dubai will host its first game on Sunday when Delhi Capitals take on Kings XI Punjab followed by the third match on Monday between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

There will be 10 double-headers with the first match starting at 3:30PM IST. All evening matches will start at 7:30PM IST. In all, 24 matches will be held in Dubai, 20 in Abu Dhabi, and 12 in Sharjah.

The IPL action will then shift to Sharjah on Tuesday, 22nd September where Rajasthan Royals will host Chennai Super Kings.

Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council releases the complete fixtures for the league stage of the Dream11 IPL 2020 to be held in UAE. https://t.co/7FRfkI6Cbg pic.twitter.com/iM4HTBpMNo

— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2020

Venues for the playoffs and the Dream11 IPL 2020 final will be announced later.