Defending Champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the first match of the IPL 2024 on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
MS Dhoni's CSK will be looking forward to making a winning start after their triumphant last season, while RCB will also be vying for a positive result at enemy territory.

The first match of the IPL 2024 is not just a blockbuster one, but it will be at the home ground of MS Dhoni, and it can be easily said the capacity of the Chepauk will be packed and beyond.
The IPL fever is already hotting up and CSK fans and RCB fans are looking forward to it big time. Amid this, the quest for tickets is already rising as there is a general query about how to avail the tickets.
Chennai Super Kings Private Limited announced the ticket details on Saturday (March 16) through a press release. Here is all you need to know about that-
The match tickets for the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2024 match will be available Online from 9.30 am IST on March 18 on Paytm and www.insider.in.
Only two tickets will be issued per person and the gates of the Chepauk will open at 4:30 pm IST on matchday (March 22).
The ticket prices are different according to the stands and tiers. The lowest price of the high-voltage match is Rs 1700, while the highest one so far is Rs 7500.
C/D/E lower tier: 1700
C/D/E upper tier: 4000
I/J/K lower tier: 4500
I/J/K upper tier: 4000
KMK Terrace: 7500
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has also reserved limited seats at the 'I' stand for physically challenged spectators who need wheelchair access to the stadium.