IPL 2023 Schedule: 'El Clasico' CSK vs MI and Other Biggest Matches to Look out for - In Pics

The Delhi vs Mumbai is a big one in Ranji Trophy. It was not such a big clash in IPL because of how poorly Delhi Capitals used to play earlier. But in the last 4 years, DC have really stepped up and become a dangerous outfit. The Delhi vs Mumbai rivalry has also become a thing in IPL now and in IPL 2023, these two sides meet each other, just once on April 11. (Image source: Twitter)

This is the El Clasico of IPL. Two of the best teams in the competition - CSK and MI - take on each other twice. Once on April 8 and then again on May 6. MI are five-time champions while CSK have won the title four times. When they clash, a big fan war takes place among the two teams too. (Image source: Twitter)

This is another marquee clash in the league which will have everyone's attention. RCB has India's biggest superstar cricketer in Virat Kohli and Mumbai are led by the most successful IPL captain in Rohit Sharma. When MI take on RCB, crowds are going to fill the stadiums and TRPs may touch newer heights. MI vs RCB first takes place on April 2. And then on May 9. (Image source: Twitter)

Two of the most followed cricketers in India are Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Apart from being great rivals in IPL, Kohli and Dhoni also remain best of friends. Fans flock to stadiums in numbers to watch them play against each other. Knowing this could be last IPL for Dhoni means this clash will be an emotional affair. RCB play CSK just once on April 17. Mark the date already. (Image source: Twitter)

Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans, who are defending champions, take on MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in first match of IPL 2023, which is on March 31 at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. This automatically becomes a big match as it will kickstart the league and will have the attention of the whole world. (Image source: Twitter)