The Assam elections clash with cricket matches scheduled in Guwahati. The Election Commission of India has confirmed April 9 as the voting date in Assam. The BCCI has released the first 20 fixtures of the Indian Premier League, and Guwahati is scheduled to host three matches in the first phase.
The Rajasthan Royals will play three home matches at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. They will face the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 30 before taking on the Mumbai Indians on April 7. The Royals will then host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10.
“There will be no rescheduling of IPL matches in Guwahati in Assam. I have already spoken to the honourable Assam Chief Minister and the Guwahati Commissioner of Police. Both have assured me that they will manage to conduct the matches, and there's no need to change the schedule,” Saikia told the Times of India.
IPL Scheduling Faces Challenges During Election Period
Border security forces also remain on high alert because Assam shares an international border with Bangladesh. While the Rajasthan Royals deal with these scheduling challenges, some other teams currently enjoy a geographical advantage.
Rajasthan Royals Shift Base to Guwahati
The Rajasthan Royals will play three home matches in Guwahati. Notanlu, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is also going through a mandatory security audit. After their games in the Northeast, the team will face a tough run of consecutive away matches in mid-April.
The expanded IPL season has also made security planning more difficult for the BCCI. With 84 matches in the tournament, organizers may schedule fewer doubleheaders during busy voting weeks. This approach will help manage crowds better and reduce pressure on local police.
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