IPL 2018 fixture has been announced today. It will be the eleventh edition of this tournament where total 8 teams will participate. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are making comeback in this tournament after two years, while Gujarat Lions (GL) and the last year runner-ups Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) are omitted from this tournament.
VIVO Indian Premier League 2018 will begin on 7th April, where Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai). Total 60 matches will be played at nine different venues, including the playoffs.
Also read: Akash Chopra Dissects CSK’s Struggles For IPL 2018
The final match will be played on 27th May at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai), the home venue of IPL 2017 champions.
Also read: NZ cricketer association labeled IPL auction process ridiculous
Now, we will look at the Twitter reactions on this IPL schedule. Here are these at following:
Official IPL page spread the most-awaited news for IPL fans
NEWS: VIVO Indian Premier League 2018 fixtures announced
The 11th edition of the world's most popular and competitive T20 tournament will be played at nine venues across 51 days.
Full schedule here – https://t.co/yqVFDc9tTF #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/qNKraLChA7
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) February 14, 2018
People talking about the opening game in IPL 2018
First match of the IPL is the biggest one of them all. El Clasico of Cricket. BRING ON THE GOOD OLD MI VS CSK BATTLE!!. #IPL2018
— Nav (@ImNsamy) February 14, 2018
What a start to #IPL2018@mipaltan Vs @ChennaiIPL #Rivalryresumes #Whiselpodu #CSK
— Israr Ahmed Khan (@israrahmedkhan5) February 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/AjayDhami11/status/963794205427380224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
IPL opener and final to be played at the Wankhede Stadium . #CSK 's first home match on Apr 10 RR's first home match on Apr 11 Indore to host 3 #KXIP matches. #IPL2018
— Davinder (@davin9999i) February 14, 2018
I would have expected a Mumbai Delhi rivalry to kick off big time because that’s been the traditional rivalry in domestic cricket. But guess the success story of @ChennaiIPL and @mipaltan over the years has made this a compelling match up and hence rivalry to follow. #IPL2018
— RK (@RK_sports) February 14, 2018
This twitterati is very hopeful on Afghan bowlers
https://twitter.com/AlmasAyarkheil/status/963795369456033792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Harsha Bhogle is also looking very happy with the opening schedule of the 11the season of the cash-rich league:
What a game to kick off #IPL2018. @mipaltan taking on @ChennaiIPL. The two iconic teams should make it a great start.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 14, 2018
This Twitterati is looking happy with IPL timing, which is remained unchanged
Good news no change in the IPL timing and defending champions MI will play CSK in the opening match at Mumbai on 7th April 2018…
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) February 14, 2018
Look the reaction of comeback team Rajasthan Royals, the champions of inaugural IPL
Aapke veer ghar laut aaye hain.
Make some noise Jaipur.
The Royals have returned home!#Jaipur mein #AbBajegaDanka!#HallaBol #Cricket #IPL2018PC – @ritesh_pinkman / Instagram pic.twitter.com/vzNupCywX7
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) February 14, 2018