At the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, the stage is set and the excitement is palpable as the first-ever Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) gets underway this Friday with a grand opening ceremony. The cricketing extravaganza is scheduled to begin at the renowned Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex after weeks of eager anticipation and earnest preparations. It promises spectators an exciting journey full of memorable moments and intense competition. The first match of the tournament will take place before the opening ceremony, which will establish the mood for the entire day. The tournament’s opening players, who are seasoned pros, will be the center of attention amidst the flash and glamour.
The first match of IVPL will see a thrilling clash between Sehwag’s Mumbai Champions and Chris Gayle’s Telangana Tigers. Chhattisgarh Warriors will take on Red Carpet Delhi in the second match of the season on Saturday.
Speaking about the IVPL ahead of the first match, Red Carpet Delhi skipper Herschelle Gibbs said, “It’s lovely to be back here. It’s exciting times. I’ve coached one or two of these players before. It’s nice to be playing alongside them. We’ve got a lovely squad together. Another opportunity. I hope all the cricketers taking part make use of the opportunity. At the end of the day, it’s still an opportunity.”
The IVPL Final will be played on March 3 and before the summit clash every day (except Day 1) there will be double headers as Teams get ready to shine on the big stage here. Players arrived here on Thursday and have hit the ground running.
Six strong teams, including VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Legends, Red Carpet Delhi, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Telangana Tigers, and Mumbai Champions, will compete fiercely in the IVPL. The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida will host the IVPL, which is being organized by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI), from February 23, 2024, to March 3, 2024. Before moving on to the semifinals, which are scheduled for March 2, each team will play five games in the league stage. There, the top four teams will battle for coveted spots in the championship match.
