The final two league matches of the IPL 2021 on October 8 are set to be performed concurrently, IPL Governing Council introduced on Tuesday. As a substitute of getting one afternoon match and one night match, two matches shall be performed concurrently at 7.30 PM IST. That is the primary time that the final day of the group part in IPL can have matches being performed concurrently.
Based on the sooner schedule, SunRisers Hyderabad had been to face Mumbai Indians in a day recreation at 3:30 PM IST whereas the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals match was scheduled to be performed at 7:30 PM IST. Each matches will now be performed within the night at 7:30 PM IST.
“In a primary for the IPL, the final two league matches earlier than the VIVO IPL 2021 Playoffs shall be performed concurrently,” the BCCI stated in a media launch.
“On the final day of the league stage (08.10.2021) of the continued season, as a substitute of getting one afternoon match and one night match, two matches (SRH v MI and RCB v DC) shall be performed concurrently at 7.30 PM IST (6.00 PM GST),” the assertion additional learn.
It was additionally introduced that the IPL Media Rights tender for the cycle 2023-2027 shall be launched instantly after the appointment of two new IPL groups which is scheduled to be introduced on October 25, 2021.