After 12 years, the summit clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will return to Chennai. Tamil Nadu's capital city will host the final on May 26, it was revealed after the BCCI released the full schedule of the T20 franchise tournament on Monday.
Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will host the first qualifier (played between the top-two ranked teams) on May 21 as well as the eliminator between the next two best teamson May 22.
The playoffs will then move to Chennai -- home of the defending champions Chennai Super Kings -- where the second qualifier will be played on May 24 followed by the final on May 26.
The BCCI had announced the schedule only for the first two weeks -- 21 matches -- last month but has released the full schedule taking into account the polling dates for general elections in the country.
Punjab Kings will also play in Dharamsala, where they will host Chennai and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rajasthan Royals will play their final two matches in Guwahati.
