The T20 format is taking charge in the cricket-crazy country of INdia. Like the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, the Rajasthan T20 league will have its inaugural season in 2023.
The league would include international stars hailing from the state, to promote the sport and indigenous talent throughout the state of Rajasthan. The matches will be held across two venues:
- Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur
- Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Six teams will participate in the upcoming Rajasthan T20 League. The franchises are based out of the locations of Bhilwara, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, and Udaipur.
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When does the Rajasthan T20 League 2023 start?
The Rajasthan T20 League will commence on 27 August 2023 and will run till 09 September 2023.
How many teams will be in the Rajasthan T20 League?
- Bhilwara Bulls
- Jaipur Indians
- Jodhpur Sunrisers
- Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers
- Shekhavati Soldiers Sikar
- Udaipur Lakecity Warriors
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What is the format of Rajasthan T20 League?
The group stage matches will be played in a round-robin format, and the top four teams at the end of the group stage stage will secure their places in the playoffs. The playoffs will be played in the IPL-Style format.
The third and the fourth-placed team will play the elimiator, while the top two teams would face off in the Qualifier 1. The winner of the Eliminator and the loser of the Qualifier 1 will play in the Qualifier 2.
The winner of the Qualifier 1 will lock horns against the winner of the Qualifier 2 in the final. The blockbuster match will be held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on September 10, 2023.
As the tournament approaches, The Sporting News provides you with the full schedule of the Rajasthan T20 League 2023.
Rajasthan T20 League 2023 fixtures
The opening game of the tournament saw Jaipur Indians lock horns against Jodhpur Sunrisers on August 27, 2023. The six-franchise tournament will host 19 matches in over two weeks.
The final will take place on 09 September 2023. The first nine matches of the group stage will be held at Jodhpur. The knockout rounds along with the final group stage games will be held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27 | Jaipur Indians | Jodhpur Sunrisers | Jodhpur | 19:30 (IST) | Jaipur won by 10 wickets |
| August 28 | Udaipur Lakecity Warriors | Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers | Jodhpur | 15:00 (IST) | Udaipur won by 6 wickets |
| August 28 | Bhilwara Bulls | Shekhawati Soldiers Sikar | Jodhpur | 19:30 (IST) | Sikar won by 7 wickets |
| August 29 | Bhilwara Bulls | Jaipur Indians | Jodhpur | 15:00 (IST) | Jaipur won by 23 runs |
| August 29 | Jodhpur Sunrisers | Udaipur Lakecity Warriors | Jodhpur | 19:30 (IST) | Jodhpur won by 5 wickets |
| August 30 | Udaipur Lakecity Warriors | Bhilwara Bulls | Jodhpur | 15:00 (IST) | Bhilwara won by 8 wickets |
| August 30 | Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers | Shekhawati Soldiers Sikar | Jodhpur | 19:30 (IST) | Kota won by 1 run |
| August 31 | Jaipur Indians | Shekhawati Soldiers Sikar | Jodhpur | 15:00 (IST) | Jaipur won by 4 wickets |
| August 31 | Jodhpur Sunrisers | Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers | Jodhpur | 19:30 (IST) | Kota won by 4 runs |
| September 3 | Shekhawati Soldiers Sikar | Jodhpur Sunrisers | Jaipur | 15:00 (IST) | Jodhpur won by 5 wickets |
| September 3 | Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers | Bhilwara Bulls | Jaipur | 19:30 (IST) | Kota won by 5 wickets |
| September 4 | Bhilwara Bulls | Jodhpur Sunrisers | Jaipur | 15:00 (IST) | Jodhpur won by 10 wickets |
| September 4 | Udaipur Lakecity Warriors | Jaipur Indians | Jaipur | 19:30 (IST) | Jaipur won by 12 runs |
| September 5 | Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers | Jaipur Indians | Jaipur | 15:00 (IST) | Jaipur won by 28 runs |
| September 5 | Shekhawati Soldiers Sikar | Udaipur Lakecity Warriors | Jaipur | 19:30 (IST) | Udaipur won by 5 wickets |
| September 6 (Eliminator) | Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers | Udaipur Lakecity Warriors | Jaipur | 19:30 (IST) | Udaipur won by 6 wickets |
| September 7 (Qualifier 2) | Jaipur Indians | Jodhpur Sunrisers | Jaipur | 19:30 (IST) | Jaipur won by 1 run |
September 8 (Qualifier 2) | Jodhpur Sunrisers | Udaipur Lakecity Warriors | Jaipur | 19:30 (IST) | Jodhpur won by 7 wickets |
| September 11 (FINAL) | Jaipur Indians | Jodhpur Sunrisers | Jaipur | 19:30 (IST) | TBA |
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Rajasthan T20 League 2023 Points Table
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaipur Indians (Q) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1.311 |
| 2 | Jodhpur Sunrisers (Q) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0.054 |
| 3 | Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers (Q) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -0.364 |
| 4 | Udaipur Lakecity Warriors (Q) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.359 |
| 5 | Bhilwara Bulls (E) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.245 |
| 6 | Shekhavati Soldiers Sikar (E) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.184 |
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