‘Attention’: SRH vs MI and RCB vs DC matches to start simultaneously, here’s how you can watch them on TV & Online

‘Attention’: SRH vs MI and RCB vs DC matches to start simultaneously, here’s how you can watch them on TV & Online

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Vivo IPL 2021 is nearing its end and fans couldn’t have asked for a better end. Such has been the competition among the franchises that we are still not sure which team will qualify for the fourth and final spot. The first three spots are however sealed by Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers.

Till the very last game, before the playoffs start, it won’t be possible to tell which team will end on what number in the points table. This IPL has been one of a kind. For the first time, the tournament has been played in two phases, and now, for the first time ever, two league matches will be played at the same time on October 8.

BCCI announces that both the league matches on October 8 will start at the same time

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On Friday, October 8, Sunrisers Hyderabad will face defending champions Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi, whereas the other match would see Royal Challengers Bangalore taking on Delhi Capitals in Dubai. As per the earlier schedule, the game between SRH and MI game was set to get underway at 3:30 PM IST.

However, what comes as a surprising move is that BCCI has announced that the SRH vs MI will also start at 7:30 IST, which means that both the matches set to be played on October 8 will be played simultaneously. The exact reason behind the games being rescheduled has not been given.

However, according to several reports, the decision has been taken to avoid unfair advantage to any of the teams which are set to play on October 8. While MI would have to win at all costs to make it to the top 4, if Chennai Super Kings defeat Punjab Kings in their final league-stage game, DC and RCB would be fighting for the second spot.

Live streaming and telecast details of match 55 and match 56 of IPL 2021:

Match 55Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
TelecastStar Sports 2, Star Sports 3, Star Sports First, Star Gold 2
StreamingDisney+Hotstar
Match 56Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals
TelecastStar Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports 1 Telugu/Tamil/Kannada
StreamingDisney+Hotstar

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