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On 10 March 2021, the Royal Challengers Bangalore replaced [[Josh Philippe]] with [[Finn Allen]], after the former pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Finn Allen signs up with Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for Josh Philippe|url=https://www.iplt20.com/news/228480/finn-allen-signs-up-with-royal-challengers-bangalore-as-replacement-for-josh-philippe|url-status=live|access-date=18 March 2021|website=iplt20|language=en}}</ref> On 30 March 2021, the Delhi Capitals confirmed that their captain [[Shreyas Iyer]] had been ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. He was replaced by [[Aniruddha Joshi]] and [[Rishabh Pant]] was named the Delhi captain in his absence.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rishabh Pant to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-rishabh-pant-named-delhi-capitals-captain-1257307 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 March 2021}}</ref> On 31 March 2021, Hyderabad's [[Mitchell Marsh]] pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons; he was replaced by [[Jason Roy]] in the Sunrisers' squad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sunrisers Hyderabad bring in Jason Roy as Mitchell Marsh's replacement|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-srh-set-to-bring-in-jason-roy-as-mitchell-marsh-s-replacement-1257373|access-date=31 March 2021|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> A day later, Chennai's [[Josh Hazlewood]] opted out of the tournament citing the same reason.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hazlewood opts out of IPL 2021|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/116875/hazlewood-opts-out-of-ipl-2021|access-date=1 April 2021|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref> [[Jason Behrendorff]] was named as his replacement.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CSK sign Jason Behrendorff as Josh Hazlewood's replacement IPL 2021 {{!}} Cricbuzz.com|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/116978/csk-sign-jason-behrendorff-as-josh-hazlewoods-replacement-ipl-2021-cricbuzzcom|access-date=2021-04-09|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref>
On 10 March 2021, the Royal Challengers Bangalore replaced [[Josh Philippe]] with [[Finn Allen]], after the former pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Finn Allen signs up with Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for Josh Philippe|url=https://www.iplt20.com/news/228480/finn-allen-signs-up-with-royal-challengers-bangalore-as-replacement-for-josh-philippe|url-status=live|access-date=18 March 2021|website=iplt20|language=en}}</ref> On 30 March 2021, the Delhi Capitals confirmed that their captain [[Shreyas Iyer]] had been ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. He was replaced by [[Aniruddha Joshi]] and [[Rishabh Pant]] was named the Delhi captain in his absence.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rishabh Pant to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-rishabh-pant-named-delhi-capitals-captain-1257307 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=30 March 2021}}</ref> On 31 March 2021, Hyderabad's [[Mitchell Marsh]] pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons; he was replaced by [[Jason Roy]] in the Sunrisers' squad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sunrisers Hyderabad bring in Jason Roy as Mitchell Marsh's replacement|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-srh-set-to-bring-in-jason-roy-as-mitchell-marsh-s-replacement-1257373|access-date=31 March 2021|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref> A day later, Chennai's [[Josh Hazlewood]] opted out of the tournament citing the same reason.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hazlewood opts out of IPL 2021|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/116875/hazlewood-opts-out-of-ipl-2021|access-date=1 April 2021|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref> [[Jason Behrendorff]] was named as his replacement.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CSK sign Jason Behrendorff as Josh Hazlewood's replacement IPL 2021 {{!}} Cricbuzz.com|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/116978/csk-sign-jason-behrendorff-as-josh-hazlewoods-replacement-ipl-2021-cricbuzzcom|access-date=2021-04-09|website=Cricbuzz|language=en}}</ref>


==COVID impact==
==COVID-19 impact==
Due to the worsing [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 situation in India]], several players withdrew from the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/adam-zampa-kane-richardson-bangalore-rcb-exit-india-covid19-coronavirus-tye-australia-quarantine/2021-04-26 |title=More Aussies leave IPL early as COVID crisis deepens |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Liam Livingstone: England batsman pulls out of IPL |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/56822504 |website=BBC |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> After the Chennai leg of the tournament, [[R Ashwin]] left the Delhi Capitals bubble to "support family" during the pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |title=R Ashwin leaves IPL 2021 to 'support family' amid the pandemic |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/r-ashwin-leaves-ipl-2021-to-support-family-amid-the-pandemic-1261079 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> On 3 May 2021, the scheduled match between [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] and [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] was postponed after two Kolkata players tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117347/kkr-v-rcb-set-to-be-postponed-as-crisis-hits-ipl |title=KKR v RCB postponed amidst COVID scare |work=Cricbuzz |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref> On the same day three members of the Chennai Super Kings camp - including their bowling coach [[Lakshmipathy Balaji]] and CEO Kasi Viswanathan tested positive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-covid-19-at-csk-three-members-of-csk-contingent-test-positive-none-of-them-players-1262223 |title=L Balaji among three in CSK camp to test positive for Covid-19 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref> Later the same day, all of the [[Delhi Capitals]] team went into quarantine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117355/delhi-capitals-told-to-quarantine-ipl-2021-covid-19-kkr |title=Delhi Capitals told to quarantine |work=Cricbuzz |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref> Similarly, [[Mumbai Indians]] and [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] skipped their practice sessions ahead of their match on 4 May.<ref>{{cite web |title=Covid-19 effect - Capitals players isolate, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers skip practice |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-covid-19-effect-delhi-capitals-players-isolate-as-mumbai-indians-and-sunrisers-hyderabad-skip-practice-1262242 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> As a result, the BCCI looked at hosting the remaining fixtures of the tournament in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-amid-covid-19-concern-ipl-may-shift-entirely-to-mumbai-1262252 |title=Amid Covid-19 concern, IPL may shift entirely to Mumbai |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref> On 4 May 2021, Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match, scheduled for 5 May 2021, was also postponed due to Chennai players being in quarantine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-csk-vs-rr-chennai-super-kings-may-5-game-against-rajasthan-royals-postponed-1262266 |title=Chennai Super Kings' May 5 game against Rajasthan Royals postponed |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> Later the same day, Hyderabad's [[Wriddhiman Saha]] and Delhi's [[Amit Mishra]] tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-sunrisers-hyderabad-s-wriddhiman-saha-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1262268 |title=Sunrisers Hyderabad's Wriddhiman Saha tests positive for Covid-19 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2021-covid-hits-srh-and-dc-camps-wriddhiman-saha-and-amit-mishra-test-positive/amp_articleshow/82384446.cms|work=[[Times of India]]|title=IPL 2021: COVID hits SRH and DC camps - Wriddhiman Saha and Amit Mishra test positive|access-date=4 May 2021|date=4 May 2021}}</ref> On 4 May, the season was suspended indefinitely.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/56978321 |title=IPL suspended after rise in Covid-19 cases among players |work=BBC |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> Up to 40 Australian players, support staff and commentators are scheduled to leave India and head to the [[Maldives]] as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-australian-players-set-for-exodus-to-maldives-after-postponement-of-ipl-1262279 |title=Australian players set for IPL exodus to the Maldives |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref>
Due to the worsing [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 situation in India]], several players withdrew from the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricket.com.au/news/adam-zampa-kane-richardson-bangalore-rcb-exit-india-covid19-coronavirus-tye-australia-quarantine/2021-04-26 |title=More Aussies leave IPL early as COVID crisis deepens |work=Cricket Australia |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Liam Livingstone: England batsman pulls out of IPL |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/56822504 |website=BBC |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> After the Chennai leg of the tournament, [[R Ashwin]] left the Delhi Capitals bubble to "support family" during the pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |title=R Ashwin leaves IPL 2021 to 'support family' amid the pandemic |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/r-ashwin-leaves-ipl-2021-to-support-family-amid-the-pandemic-1261079 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> On 3 May 2021, the scheduled match between [[Kolkata Knight Riders]] and [[Royal Challengers Bangalore]] was postponed after two Kolkata players tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117347/kkr-v-rcb-set-to-be-postponed-as-crisis-hits-ipl |title=KKR v RCB postponed amidst COVID scare |work=Cricbuzz |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref> On the same day three members of the Chennai Super Kings camp - including their bowling coach [[Lakshmipathy Balaji]] and CEO Kasi Viswanathan tested positive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-covid-19-at-csk-three-members-of-csk-contingent-test-positive-none-of-them-players-1262223 |title=L Balaji among three in CSK camp to test positive for Covid-19 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref> Later the same day, all of the [[Delhi Capitals]] team went into quarantine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117355/delhi-capitals-told-to-quarantine-ipl-2021-covid-19-kkr |title=Delhi Capitals told to quarantine |work=Cricbuzz |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref> Similarly, [[Mumbai Indians]] and [[Sunrisers Hyderabad]] skipped their practice sessions ahead of their match on 4 May.<ref>{{cite web |title=Covid-19 effect - Capitals players isolate, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers skip practice |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-covid-19-effect-delhi-capitals-players-isolate-as-mumbai-indians-and-sunrisers-hyderabad-skip-practice-1262242 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> As a result, the BCCI looked at hosting the remaining fixtures of the tournament in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-amid-covid-19-concern-ipl-may-shift-entirely-to-mumbai-1262252 |title=Amid Covid-19 concern, IPL may shift entirely to Mumbai |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref> On 4 May 2021, Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match, scheduled for 5 May 2021, was also postponed due to Chennai players being in quarantine.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-csk-vs-rr-chennai-super-kings-may-5-game-against-rajasthan-royals-postponed-1262266 |title=Chennai Super Kings' May 5 game against Rajasthan Royals postponed |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> Later the same day, Hyderabad's [[Wriddhiman Saha]] and Delhi's [[Amit Mishra]] tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-sunrisers-hyderabad-s-wriddhiman-saha-tests-positive-for-covid-19-1262268 |title=Sunrisers Hyderabad's Wriddhiman Saha tests positive for Covid-19 |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-2021-covid-hits-srh-and-dc-camps-wriddhiman-saha-and-amit-mishra-test-positive/amp_articleshow/82384446.cms|work=[[Times of India]]|title=IPL 2021: COVID hits SRH and DC camps - Wriddhiman Saha and Amit Mishra test positive|access-date=4 May 2021|date=4 May 2021}}</ref> On 4 May, the season was suspended indefinitely.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/56978321 |title=IPL suspended after rise in Covid-19 cases among players |work=BBC |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref> Up to 40 Australian players, support staff and commentators are scheduled to leave India and head to the [[Maldives]] as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2021-australian-players-set-for-exodus-to-maldives-after-postponement-of-ipl-1262279 |title=Australian players set for IPL exodus to the Maldives |work=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=4 May 2021}}</ref>



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2021 Indian Premier League
File:IPL 2019 logo.jpg
Dates9 April – 2 May 2021 (Remaining matches suspended indefinitely)
Administrator(s)Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Cricket formatTwenty20
Tournament format(s)Double Round-robin and Playoffs
Host(s)India
Participants8
Matches60
Official websitewww.iplt20.com
2020

The 2021 Indian Premier League, also known as IPL 14 or, for sponsorship reasons, Vivo IPL 2021,[1] is the fourteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a professional Twenty20 cricket league established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007. It is currently being played across six different venues in India.[2] Mumbai Indians are the two times defending champions, having won both the 2019 and the 2020 seasons.[3][4]

Kings XI Punjab were renamed as the Punjab Kings, the franchise announced on 17 February 2021, and also released a new logo.[5]

On 4 May 2021, the tournament was suspended indefinitely, after a rise in COVID-19 cases within the bio bubbles of respective teams.[6][7][8]

Background

Although earlier reports suggested the addition of two more teams in the season,[9][10][11] the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in their 89th AGM announced that there would not be any additional team for this season and the inclusion of two new teams should happen only in 2022.[12][13]

On 30 January 2021, the BCCI announced that they were confident to host the tournament in India. They also said that the UAE wasn't being considered as a backup venue.[14] On the day of the auction, the BCCI also confirmed that Vivo had returned as the title sponsor, after pulling out from the previous tournament.[1] As of late February, the BCCI were considering to host the tournament in a few shortlisted cities, which included Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Chennai, with Mumbai as an additional option.[15]

On 7 March 2021, the BCCI announced the full schedule for the season. Six venues, including all the five shortlisted venues and the additional option Mumbai were scheduled to host matches. To avoid home advantage, no team was scheduled to play at their home venue. The season was scheduled to start from 9 April, with the final taking place on 30 May at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The BCCI also confirmed that the tournament would begin behind closed doors, and a call on letting spectators in would be taken at a later stage.[16][17] However, after the sudden rise in cases in India, the BCCI added Hyderabad as a backup venue.[18]

Personnel changes

The released players were announced on 20 January 2021. Steve Smith, Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell were the prominent names among the released players. Piyush Chawla, the costliest Indian player at the 2020 auction, was also released.[19]

The players' auction was held on 18 February 2021 in Chennai.[20] Chris Morris was the most expensive player, purchased by the Rajasthan Royals for 16.25 crore (US$1.9 million).[21] The most expensive Indian player sold was Krishnappa Gowtham purchased by the Chennai Super Kings for 9.25 crore (US$1.1 million).[22]

On 10 March 2021, the Royal Challengers Bangalore replaced Josh Philippe with Finn Allen, after the former pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons.[23] On 30 March 2021, the Delhi Capitals confirmed that their captain Shreyas Iyer had been ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. He was replaced by Aniruddha Joshi and Rishabh Pant was named the Delhi captain in his absence.[24] On 31 March 2021, Hyderabad's Mitchell Marsh pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons; he was replaced by Jason Roy in the Sunrisers' squad.[25] A day later, Chennai's Josh Hazlewood opted out of the tournament citing the same reason.[26] Jason Behrendorff was named as his replacement.[27]

COVID-19 impact

Due to the worsing COVID-19 situation in India, several players withdrew from the tournament.[28][29] After the Chennai leg of the tournament, R Ashwin left the Delhi Capitals bubble to "support family" during the pandemic.[30] On 3 May 2021, the scheduled match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore was postponed after two Kolkata players tested positive for COVID-19.[31] On the same day three members of the Chennai Super Kings camp - including their bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji and CEO Kasi Viswanathan tested positive.[32] Later the same day, all of the Delhi Capitals team went into quarantine.[33] Similarly, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad skipped their practice sessions ahead of their match on 4 May.[34] As a result, the BCCI looked at hosting the remaining fixtures of the tournament in Mumbai.[35] On 4 May 2021, Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match, scheduled for 5 May 2021, was also postponed due to Chennai players being in quarantine.[36] Later the same day, Hyderabad's Wriddhiman Saha and Delhi's Amit Mishra tested positive for COVID-19.[37][38] On 4 May, the season was suspended indefinitely.[39] Up to 40 Australian players, support staff and commentators are scheduled to leave India and head to the Maldives as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.[40]

Venues

Bangalore Delhi Ahmedabad
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Arun Jaitley Stadium Narendra Modi Stadium
Capacity: 35,000 Capacity: 41,000 Capacity: 132,000
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Mumbai Chennai Kolkata
Wankhede Stadium M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Eden Gardens
Capacity: 33,000 Capacity: 39,000 Capacity: 68,000

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Points table

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League stage

The schedule for the league stages was published on the official IPL website on 7 March.[41]

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Statistics

Most runs

As of 2 May 2021
Player Team Mat Inns Runs Ave SR HS 100 50 4s 6s
India Shikhar Dhawan Delhi Capitals 8 8 380 54.28 134.27 92 0 3 43 8
India KL Rahul Punjab Kings 7 7 331 66.20 136.21 91* 0 4 27 16
South Africa Faf du Plessis Chennai Super Kings 7 7 320 64.00 145.45 95* 0 4 29 13
India Prithvi Shaw Delhi Capitals 8 8 308 38.50 166.48 82 0 3 37 12
India Sanju Samson Rajasthan Royals 7 7 277 46.16 145.78 119 1 0 26 11
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Most wickets

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Player Team Mat Inns Wkts BBI Avg Econ SR 4w 5w
India Harshal Patel Royal Challengers Bangalore 7 7 17 5/27 14.70 9.03 9.76 0 1
India Avesh Khan Delhi Capitals 8 8 14 3/32 16.50 7.7 12.85 0 0
South Africa Chris Morris Rajasthan Royals 7 7 14 4/23 16.00 8.61 11.14 1 0
India Rahul Chahar Mumbai Indians 7 7 11 4/27 18.36 7.21 15.27 1 0
Afghanistan Rashid Khan Sunrisers Hyderabad 7 7 10 3/36 17.20 6.14 16.80 0 0
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See also

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