The eighth match of IPL 2023 will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. This match will be played at the Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati. Let us tell you that this will be the first IPL match, which will be played in a stadium in the North-East state. Never before have IPL matches been played in the Northeast states. Rajasthan Royals have made Barspara Stadium their second home ground. Let us know why Rajasthan chose Guwahati as its second home ground.
The Rajasthan Royals team wants to promote cricket in the North-East states. He says that the interest in cricket in the North-East States is very less. Because of this, Rajasthan has chosen Guwahati as its second home ground. Assam Cricket Association also thanked Rajasthan Royals for this. The secretary of the association said I am very grateful to Rajasthan Royals for this decision.
Let us inform you that before IPL 2023, matches were to be held in Guwahati in the year 2020 also, but due to Kovid 19, this could not possible. After which all the matches were played in Dubai. However, now the good news has returned for the North-East residents and they are ready to enjoy the upcoming matches.
Total 2 matches of IPL in Guwahati
A total of 2 matches of IPL 2023 will be played at Barspara Stadium. Today i.e. on 5th April, the team of Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will be face to face. At the same time, on April 8, the second match will be played between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.