Mumbai Indians will take on Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on September 19 when the IPL resumes in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament came to a halt in India in May after several people tested positive for COVID-19 in the bio-bubble.

“The 14th season, which was postponed in May this year in the wake of the pandemic, will resume on 19th September in Dubai with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians,” said the BCCI in a statement.

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A total number of 31 matches will be played in the duration of 27 days. Under the new schedule, 13 matches will be played in Dubai, 10 in Sharjah and 8 in Abu Dhabi.

The final game of the league stage will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals on October 8. The first Qualifier will be played in Dubai on October 10 and the Qualifier 2 will be held in Sharjah on October 13. The final game of this year’s edition will be staged in Dubai on October 15.

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“There will be 7 double headers (5 matches already played in India – total of 12 matches) with the first match starting at 3:30PM IST (2:00PM Gulf Standard Time). All evening matches will start at 7:30PM IST (6:00PM Gulf Standard Time),” added the statement.

Here’s the full schedule – 

The standard quarantine rules and health protocols of the UAE will be applicable to all the teams entering the country. The tournament will be held closed doors at least for the starting of the remaining 31 matches in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

The Indian team members and all those English players who will be taking part in the IPL will be flying from Manchester to Dubai on a charter flight on September 15.