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IPL 2022: BCCI set to welcome fans into stadiums with 25% capacity

After the BCCI’s announcement, the IPL lover can enter the stadiums now that the pandemic has receded. Three venues — Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune — of the tournament is set to welcome the fans from March 26 onwards.

Published

5 years ago

March 23, 2022

The Indian Premier League 2022 will see the return of fans into the stadiums when the previous years’ finalists, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

The official website of the league confirmed on Wednesday, just 4 days away from the start of the tournament.

All the matches will be played across stadiums in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune with an audience occupancy rate of 25% as per Covid protocols, the IPL said.

In a statement, the IPL said fans can buy tickets starting March 23 for the league phase of the tournament. In all, 20 matches each will be held at Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium, 15 matches each at Brabourne and MCA International Stadium, Pune, the IPL further said.

Ardent cricket fans are all set to witness nail-biting matches, cheering for their favourite players at the most anticipated cricket tournament of all time, IPL said in a statement.

Here’s the full list of IPL 2022 matches

Saturday March 26 CSK vs KKR 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Sunday March 27 DC vs MI 3:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Sunday March 27 PBKS vs RCB 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Monday March 28 GT vs LSG 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Tuesday March 29 SRH vs RR 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Wednesday March 30 RCB vs KKR 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Thursday March 31 LSG vs CSK 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Friday April 1 KKR vs PBKS 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Saturday April 2 MI vs RR 3:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Saturday April 2 GT vs DC 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Sunday April 3 CSK vs PBKS 7:30 PM Brabourne

Monday April 4 SRH vs LSG 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Tuesday April 5 RR vs RCB 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Wednesday April 6 KKR vs MI 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Thursday April 7 LSG vs DC 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Friday April 8 PBKS vs GT 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Saturday April 9 CSK vs SRH 3:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Saturday April 9 RCB vs MI 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Sunday April 10 KKR vs DC 3:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Sunday April 10 RR vs LSG 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Monday April 11 SRH vs GT 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Tuesday April 12 CSK vs RCB 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Wednesday April 13 MI vs PBKS 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Thursday April 14 RR vs GT 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Friday April 15 SRH vs KKR 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Saturday April 16 MI vs LSG 3:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Saturday April 16 DC vs RCB 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Sunday April 17 PBKS vs SRH 3:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Sunday April 17 GT vs CSK 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Monday April 18 RR vs KKR 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Tuesday April 19 LSG vs RCB 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Wednesday April 20 DC vs PBKS 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Thursday April 21 MI vs CSK 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Friday April 22 DC vs RR 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Saturday April 23 KKR vs GJ 3:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Saturday April 23 RCB vs SRH 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Sunday April 24 LSG vs MI 7:30 PM Wankhede Stdium

Monday April 25 PBKS vs CSK 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Tuesday April 26 RCB vs RR 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Wednesday April 27 GT vs SRH 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Thursday April 28 DC vs KKR 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Friday April 29 PBKS vs LSG 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Saturday April 30 GT vs RCB 3:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Saturday April 30 RR vs MI 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Sunday May 1 DC vs LSG 3:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Sunday May 1 SRH vs CSK 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Monday May 2 KKR vs RR 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Tuesday May 3 GT vs PBKS 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Wednesday May 4 RCB vs CSK 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Thursday May 5 DC vs SRH 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Friday May 6 GT vs MI 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Saturday May 7 PBKS vs RR 3:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Saturday May 7 LSG vs KKR 3:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Sunday May 8 SRH vs RCB 3:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Sunday May 8 CSK vs DC 3:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Monday May 9 MI vs KKR 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Tuesday May 10 LSG vs GT 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Wednesday May 11 RR vs DC 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Thursday May 12 CSK vs MI 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Friday May 13 RCB vs PBKS 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Saturday May 14 KKR vs SRH 7:30 PM MCA Stadium Pune

Sunday May 15 CSK vs GT 3:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Sunday May 15 LSG vs RR 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Monday May 16 PBKS vs DC 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Tuesday May 17 MI vs SRH 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Wednesday May 18 KKR vs LSG 7:30 PM DY Patil Stadium

Thursday May 19 RCB vs GT 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Friday May 20 RR vs CSK 7:30 PM Brabourne – CCI

Saturday May 21 MI vs DC 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

Sunday May 22 SRH vs PBKS 7:30 PM Wankhede Stadium

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Abhishek Sharma smashes 113 off 38 balls as India beat New Zealand in 3rd ODI

Abhishek Sharma hammered 113 off just 38 balls as India chased down New Zealand’s 199-run target in 13.2 overs, winning the third T20I by six wickets.

Published

1 week ago

October 27, 2026

APNLive Desk

Abhishek Sharma delivered a stunning batting performance in the third T20 International against New Zealand in Wellington, smashing 113 off just 38 balls to power India’s chase of 199. India reached the target in 13.2 overs, winning the match by six wickets.

The Indian opener’s explosive innings proved decisive as India chased down New Zealand’s total of 198/3. His aggressive approach put the hosts under pressure and helped India complete the chase with plenty of overs to spare.

Abhishek Sharma leads India’s chase

Abhishek’s 113-run knock off 38 deliveries was the standout performance of the contest. His innings provided India with the momentum needed to pursue the 199-run target at a rapid pace.

The century also made Abhishek the central figure of the third T20I, with his power-hitting dominating the contest. India’s successful chase underlined the impact of his innings in a match where New Zealand had posted a substantial total.

India chase down 199 against New Zealand

New Zealand scored 198/3 in their innings, setting India a target of 199. However, India’s batters responded with an aggressive chase, reaching the target in just 13.2 overs.

The six-wicket victory gave India an important result in the five-match T20I series. Abhishek’s century was the defining contribution of the match, ensuring that the visitors completed the chase comfortably.

Abhishek Sharma’s innings takes the spotlight

Abhishek’s quickfire century was the major talking point from the Wellington encounter. Scoring 113 runs from only 38 balls, he combined scoring speed with the ability to keep India’s chase firmly on track.

His performance will be among the key highlights of the third T20I as India continue their campaign against New Zealand.

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India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final to retain the gold medal in the competition.

Published

1 month ago

October 3, 2026

APNLive Desk

India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday to retain the gold medal.

India posted 211 for six after being sent in to bat, before restricting Pakistan to 192 for six in their 20 overs. The victory gave India their second successive Asian Games gold medal in men’s cricket.

India post 211 in final

India’s batting was led by Abhishek Sharma, who scored 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma contributed 51 off 22 balls.

The two batters provided the momentum as India reached 211 for six from their 20 overs.

India captain Shreyas Iyer had won the toss and elected to bat first in the final.

Pakistan fall 19 runs short

Pakistan’s chase was anchored by Hasan Nawaz, who made 96 from 51 balls. Saim Ayub added 29 from 22 balls, but Pakistan finished on 192 for six after 20 overs.

India’s Axar Patel and Washington Sundar each took two wickets as Pakistan fell short of the target.

The result secured the gold medal for India, while Pakistan finished with silver. Sri Lanka won the bronze medal after defeating Bangladesh in the bronze-medal match.

India retain Asian Games cricket title

The victory marked India’s second consecutive men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games. India had also won the men’s cricket gold at the Hangzhou edition.

India’s victory over Pakistan also completed a gold-medal double for the country in cricket at the 2026 Asian Games, after the women’s team won the women’s cricket final earlier in the competition.

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Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian to play T20Is in 13 countries

Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries after featuring against Sri Lanka in Japan.

Published

1 month ago

October 1, 2026

APNLive Desk

Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his international career on Thursday after taking the field for India against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket semifinal in Japan.

Bumrah’s appearance at Nishin made him the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries, according to the report. He moved ahead of former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have each played T20Is in 12 countries.

Bumrah’s 13-country T20I record

Before playing in Japan, Bumrah had represented India in T20Is in 12 other countries — India, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UAE, the United States, West Indies and Zimbabwe.

His appearance in Japan took the tally to 13. Kohli, Rohit and Bhuvneshwar had played in all of those countries except Japan, leaving Bumrah alone at the top of the list.

Kohli and Rohit cannot add to their totals as both have retired from T20I cricket, according to the source.

Bumrah shines against Sri Lanka

Bumrah also made an immediate impact in his first T20I appearance in Japan. He claimed two wickets in his opening over against Sri Lanka and finished with figures of 2/7 in two overs.

India went on to dismiss Sri Lanka for 45 in 9.5 overs and won the semifinal by 124 runs to book a place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final.

The result set up an India-Pakistan gold-medal clash, scheduled for October 3.

Jasprit Bumrah has become the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries. His appearance against Sri Lanka in Japan took him past Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have played T20Is in 12 countries each.