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IPL 2018: Two play-off matches shifted to Kolkata from Pune

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India
May 04, 2018 03:25 PM IST

IPL 2018 Eliminator and Qualifier 2 on May 23 and 25 will now be played in Kolkata instead of Pune

The historic Eden Gardens will host two play-off matches that were originally scheduled in Pune, Indian Premier League governing council confirmed on Friday.

Pune has been playing host to Chennai Super Kings’ home matches in IPL 2018(AP)
Pune has been playing host to Chennai Super Kings’ home matches in IPL 2018(AP)

“The GC has confirmed that Kolkata will host the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 on May 23 and 25 respectively,” IPL GC chairman Rajeev Shukla told PTI.

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As per the original schedule, Pune was scheduled to host the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 but the venue became Chennai Super Kings’ adopted home for six matches owing to security concerns for the Cauvery protests in Tamil Nadu.

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The 67,000 capacity Eden Gardens emerged as the frontrunner and was adequately compensated by the IPL GC.

“We are happy to host the play-off matches and are looking forward to it,” Cricket Association of Bengal joint-secretary Avishek Dalmiya said.

Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium will play host to the Qualifier 1 and the Final on May 22 and 27 respectively.

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