Mumbai, April 30: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revised the schedule of Indian Premier League 2015 (IPL 8) Playoff matches to be played next month.
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While the dates of playoff matches are unchanged, the venues have been swapped - between Mumbai and new addition Ranchi.
Ranchi will get to host the Qualifier 2 while Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium will be the venue for Qualifier 1. Earlier, Mumbai was chosen for Qualifier 2. Eliminator in Pune is the same as earlier.
There will be reserve days for Qualifier 1 and the final. Qualifier 2 and Eliminator have not been allotted reserve days. In case of washouts in these two, the team that finished higher in the league will progress to the next match. The top-4 teams after the league stage qualify for Playoffs.
The revised schedule of IPL 2015 Playoffs (All times IST)
19 May (Tuesday) (8 PM) - Qualifier 1
1st placed team Vs 2nd placed team (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)
Reserve Day: 20 May - (4 PM)
20 May (Wednesday) (8 PM) - Eliminator
3rd placed team Vs 4th placed team (MCA International Stadium, Gahunje, Pune)
No reserve day
22 May (Friday) (8 PM) - Qualifier 2
Loser of Qualifier 1 v Winner of Eliminator (JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi)
No reserve day
24 May (Sunday) - (8 PM) - Final
Winner of Qualifier 1 v Winner of Qualifier 2 - Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Reserve Day: 25 May - (8 PM)
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