IPL 2017 Season Overview
The 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) was the 10th edition of the popular T20 tournament. Held from 7 April to 21 May 2017, the season featured eight teams competing across multiple Indian cities. The schedule included 56 matches, with each team facing off against others in a structured format leading to the playoffs.
Complete IPL 2017 Match Schedule
Below is the full schedule with dates, teams, venues, and timings (IST):
April 2017
| Date | Match | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr | Mumbai Indians vs RCB | MI vs RCB | Wankhede Stadium |
| 8 Apr | SRH vs GL | SRH vs GL | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium |
| 9 Apr | KKR vs DD | KKR vs DD | Eden Gardens |
| 10 Apr | CSK vs RR | CSK vs RR | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
May 2017 (Key Matches)
| 10 May | Qualifier 1 | Top 2 teams | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | | 15 May | Eliminator | 3rd vs 4th | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | | 17 May | Qualifier 2 | Loser Q1 vs Winner Eliminator | Eden Gardens | | 21 May | Final | Winner Q1 vs Winner Q2 | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium |
Team Venues and Home Matches
- Mumbai Indians: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Chennai Super Kings: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
- Delhi Daredevils: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
- Gujarat Lions: Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Rajasthan Royals: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Tournament Structure
- Group Stage: 56 matches over 51 days
- Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, Final
- Points System: 2 points for win, 1 point for no-result, 0 for loss
Broadcast and Live Streaming
The tournament was broadcast on Star Sports Network with live streaming available on Hotstar. Key matches also aired on DD Free Dish. Fans could follow real-time updates via official IPL websites and apps.
Notable Moments
- MS Dhoni's Return: CSK made a comeback after two-year suspension.
- Rising Star: Rashid Khan (SRH) emerged as a key spin bowler.
- Final: Mumbai Indians defeated Rising Pune Supergiant by 1 run to clinch their 3rd IPL title.
The IPL 2017 season delivered thrilling matches, high scores, and unforgettable performances, maintaining its position as India’s premier cricket league.
