IPL 2023 Playoffs Schedule, Who Plays Who? Match Timings, Venues and Teams for Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 and Eliminator
Defending champions Gujarat Titans have shown incredible consistency and are the first team to qualify for playoffs this season just like the previous season where they won the title. It will be interesting to see that if they can defend the title. Read more to get the entire schedule of the IPL 2023 playoffs alongside the match timings and venues.
Gujarat Titans becomes the second team to qualify for the IPL 2023 final as they beat Mumbai Indians by a massive 62-run in the Qualifier 2 on Friday, May 26. Previously, Chennai Super Kings became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2023 final when they beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, May 23. With this, GT reached their 2nd consecutive IPL final and CSK reached their 10th IPL final, the most by any team. Gujarat Titans will have another shot at the final to defend their title when they meet Chennai Super kings, who will be eyeing their fifth title. Buy IPL 2023 Final Tickets Online: Here Is How You Can Purchase Tickets for Indian Premier League Season 16 Grand Finale in Ahmedabad.
Finishing within the top two on the points table has been a top priority for teams vying for a spot in the playoffs as it guarantees two opportunities to enter the final. Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will meet in Qualifier 1 with the winner heading straight to the final. Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians lock horns in the Eliminator and the winner of this match will move to Qualifier 2 to take on the loser of Qualifier 1. The winner of this match will book a spot in the final.
IPL 2023 Playoffs Schedule
| Date | Matches | Timing (IST) | Venue | |
| May 23 | Qualifier 1 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| May 24 | Eliminator | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| May 26 | Qualifier 2 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| May 28 | Final | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
Defending champions Gujarat Titans have shown incredible consistency and are the first team to qualify for playoffs this season, just like the previous season when they won the title. It will be interesting to see if they can defend the title, if any of the old champions will clinch the title once again or if we will see a new champion emerge.
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