The first match of the 15th season of IPL will be played on March 26. This year IPL is going to be played in group format with 10 teams, so this year it is going be different from previous seasons.
IPL 2022 group format all you need to know
Previously only once ten teams have played in a single season and that too back in 2011 and after that for two years 9 teams played in 2012 and 2013. But after that only 8 teams tournament has been played.
IPL 2022 is going to be played in group format as it was played in IPL 2011. Accordingly, teams are categorized in 2 groups of 5 teams. Groups in IPL 2022 are as follows-
Group-A : Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants.
Group-B : Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings and Gujrat Titans.
IPL 2022 Group format:
Group A | Group B |
MI | CSK |
KKR | SRH |
RR | RCB |
DC | PBKS |
LSG | GT |
As per format, each team will play 2 matches against each team in same group and one match against each team in other group and one extra match against the same row team in other group.