Kolkata Knight Riders, the winners of Indian Premier League last edition, will commence their defence of the title, on home turf. The opening encounter will see them play Mumbai Indians, winners of the 2013 season, at the Eden Gardens on April 8.
A total of 60 matches (including the 4 playoffs) will be played over a period of 47 days, in the eighth season of the tournament that has captured the imagination of cricket-lovers across the world.
Pune will host three home games of Kings XI Punjab, whilst Visakhapatnam will host three home games of Sunrisers Hyderabad. After a hiatus in 2014, Raipur will once again stage two home games of Delhi Daredevils.
Rajasthan Royals will play their home games at the Motera and another venue that will be confirmed shortly.
“The top players from all over the world will be seen in action this year at the Pepsi IPL 2015,” Ranjib Biswal said. “I am looking forward to some exciting contests in the middle.”
“Over the next couple of weeks, the teams will strengthen their squads in preparedness for the 2015 edition of the Pepsi IPL,” he added. “I am excited to join the fans to see a lot of exciting cricket over the next three months.”
