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IPL 2024 Auction (Source: Twitter)
A significant development in cricket news reveals that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction is poised to occur in Dubai later this year in December. According to Cricbuzz, the mini-auction for this marquee event is expected to take place between December 15 and 19, immediately following the second Women's Premier League auction scheduled for December 9, which is likely to be held in India. While official confirmation is pending, December 18 and 19 are potential dates for the eagerly anticipated IPL mini-auction.
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Franchises have been informed about Dubai as the leading candidate to host the auction, although there is a contingency plan given past events like the last-minute shift from Istanbul to Kochi. The trading window for franchises remains open, with potential player swaps or releases, as teams have undergone significant changes after the previous mega auction. Considering the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in India, the Indian Cricket Board may decide to reschedule the IPL to be held in a separate time window.
Chennai Super Kings clinched their fifth title in IPL 2023
The 16th edition of the IPL concluded with an epic showdown between the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings. In a season filled with records, this final match lived up to the expectations. The title-deciding contest came down to the final ball of the season, with the Chennai Super Kings emerging as champions, securing their fifth IPL title in what can be described as one of the most thrilling finals in IPL history.
The Super Kings' chase began, but rain disrupted the game, resulting in a reduction to 15 overs, favouring the chasing side. The openers, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway put on an impressive 74-run partnership for the first wicket in just over six overs. However, Conway's dismissal, courtesy of Noor Ahmad, provided a glimmer of hope for the Titans.
Despite the loss of a couple of quick wickets, including the dismissal of Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube's power-hitting and Ambati Rayudu's determined performance brought the Super Kings within reach of victory. Mohit Sharma, however, struck back with two crucial wickets in the final over, including that of the legendary MS Dhoni for a golden duck.
With the match seemingly slipping away, the Super Kings' star all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, rose to the occasion. He smashed a maximum and a boundary off the last two balls of IPL 2023, securing a historic victory for Chennai Super Kings in front of their home crowd. It was a fitting end to a record-breaking season that will be etched in IPL history.