{"id":206949,"date":"2026-03-12T18:36:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=206949"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:36:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:06:42","slug":"ipl-2026-schedule-released-opening-clash-set-for-march-22-heres-how-to-book-your-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/ipl-2026-schedule-released-opening-clash-set-for-march-22-heres-how-to-book-your-tickets\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026 Schedule Released! Opening Clash Set for March 22\u2014Here\u2019s How to Book Your Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The wait is finally over for cricket enthusiasts as the BCCI has unveiled the official schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026. Set to kick off on March 22, the tournament promises high-octane action with the defending champions taking the field in the opening encounter. 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