Irani Cup 2024 Complete Schedule, Squads, and Live Streaming Details

The 2024 Irani Cup is strutting onto the stage from October 1 to 5, and it’s shaping up to be a clash of titans! This year, the Mumbai boys, fresh off their Ranji Trophy crown, are set to take on the Rest of India (ROI)—a team that’s basically a cricket buffet of talent.

Match Overview

Organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Irani Cup pits the defending Ranji Trophy champions against a selection of top performers from various state teams. The 2024 edition will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, a venue change from Mumbai prompted by adverse weather conditions.

Mumbai holds the record as the most successful team in Ranji Trophy history, having claimed their 42nd title in the 2023-24 season after defeating Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final. On the other hand, ROI will come into this match as the defending champions, having triumphed over Saurashtra by 175 runs in their last outing. The ROI team's first innings included a solid total of 308 runs, while their bowlers excelled, restricting Saurashtra to just 214 runs.

Irani Cup 2024 Schedule & Match Timings

The upcoming Irani Cup is scheduled from Tuesday, October 1, to Saturday, October 5, featuring a thrilling fixture between Mumbai and the Rest of India (ROI). The matches will take place at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, with all days starting at 9:30 AM IST. The match schedule is as follows: Day 1 on October 1, Day 2 on October 2, Day 3 on October 3, Day 4 on October 4, and Day 5 on October 5. Fans can catch the action live, as the telecast and live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website.

Catch the action live

You can watch the live stream on the JioCinema app and website.
Telecast: Viewers can watch the match on the Sports18 Network.

Squads

The squad for the Rest of India (ROI) features a mix of promising talent and experienced players. Ajinkya Rahane will lead the team, supported by vice-captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Other notable players include Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, and Siddhesh Lad, who will bolster the batting lineup. Young talents such as Ayush Mhatre and Suryansh Shedge are also included, alongside wicketkeepers Hardik Tamore and Sidhaant Addhatrao. The bowling attack boasts Shams Mulani, Shardul Thakur, and Mohit Avasthi, complemented by Mohammad Juned Khan and Royston Dias.

The ROI squad is further strengthened by Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran as vice-captain, with players like Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, and Dhruv Jurel contributing to both batting and wicketkeeping duties. Ishan Kishan adds depth as another wicketkeeper, while the bowling unit includes Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar, Yash Dayal, Khaleel Ahmed, and Rahul Chahar, providing a well-rounded blend of skills and experience for the upcoming challenges.

With both teams featuring a mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents, the Irani Cup 2024 is set to be a thrilling encounter. The stakes are high as Mumbai looks to assert their dominance in domestic cricket while ROI aims to defend their title. Be sure to catch all the action starting October 1, whether in the stadium or from the comfort of your home!