IPL 2024: Two matches KKR vs Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals rescheduled. Check new dates

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made alterations to the schedule of two Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 matches. Originally set for April 17, 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, will now be played a day earlier, on April 16, 2024.

Similarly, the match between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, initially slated for April 16, 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, has been pushed back to April 17, 2024.

This decision arose due to concerns raised by local police regarding their inability to provide adequate security on April 17, coinciding with Ram Navami celebrations and the upcoming general elections. Kolkata Police had communicated this in a letter to CAB president Snehasish Ganguly.


The rescheduling process involves intricate logistical challenges, affecting team travel plans, broadcasters' arrangements, and ticketing. A senior BCCI official emphasized the complexities involved, highlighting the need to consider multiple factors before finalizing any schedule changes. In situations where city police cannot ensure sufficient security, adjustments become unavoidable.

Considering the constraints, April 18 was initially proposed as an alternative date for the Kolkata match. However, this option appears problematic due to the commencement of the first phase of general elections on April 19. On this day, several regions in West Bengal, including Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Jalpaiguri, are scheduled for polling, making April 16 the more viable choice.