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The exciting edition of the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) is gearing up to captivate cricket enthusiasts as the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU) prepares to host the much-anticipated tournament. The UPL 2024 will run from September 15 to 22, and fans are eager to witness intense competition between some of the region’s top talent. With five teams ready to battle it out in T20 format, the excitement is palpable as Uttarakhand enters the world of franchise cricket.
Tournament Format and Venue
The UPL 2024 will feature a single round-robin format, where each of the five participating teams will face the others once during the league stage. A total of 10 league matches will be played, followed by an eliminator between the second and third-placed teams to determine the final competitor. The top-ranked team from the league stage will automatically advance to the final. All matches will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, providing a centralized venue for the tournament.
Participating Teams and Captains
Five teams will compete for the inaugural UPL title, with some renowned names in Indian domestic cricket leading them. The teams and their respective captains are:
- Dehradun Warriors – Captained by Aditya Tare
- Haridwar Spring Elmas – Led by Ravikumar Samarth
- Nainital SG Pipers – Skippered by Rajan Kumar
- Pithoragarh Hurricanes – Commanded by Akash Madhwal
- USN Indians – Headed by Kunal Chandela
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Complete Fixtures of UPL 2024
Here is the full schedule of matches for the Uttarakhand Premier League 2024:
| Date | Match | IST | GMT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, Sun | Dehradun Warriors vs Haridwar Spring Elmas (Match 1) | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Sep 16, Mon | Pithoragarh Hurricanes vs Haridwar Spring Elmas (Match 2) | 03:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| Sep 16, Mon | Dehradun Warriors vs Nainital SG Pipers (Match 3) | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Sep 17, Tue | Nainital SG Pipers vs Haridwar Spring Elmas (Match 4) | 03:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| Sep 17, Tue | USN Indians vs Pithoragarh Hurricanes (Match 5) | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Sep 18, Wed | Dehradun Warriors vs Pithoragarh Hurricanes (Match 6) | 03:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| Sep 18, Wed | USN Indians vs Haridwar Spring Elmas (Match 7) | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Sep 19, Thu | Nainital SG Pipers vs USN Indians (Match 8) | 03:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| Sep 20, Fri | Dehradun Warriors vs USN Indians (Match 9) | 03:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| Sep 20, Fri | Pithoragarh Hurricanes vs Nainital SG Pipers (Match 10) | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Sep 21, Sat | Eliminator (2nd vs 3rd) | 03:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| Sep 22, Sun | Final (TBA vs TBA) | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
Broadcast and Live Streaming
Cricket fans can catch all the action live on Sony Sports Ten 2, while Fancode will provide live streaming for those who want to follow the matches digitally. With both platforms offering coverage, the UPL 2024 is set to reach a wide audience across India.
