Mumbai: After the Election Commission of India on Sunday announced Assam’s single-phase elections on April 9, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed to TOI that there will be no change in Assam’s IPL-2026 schedule, with Guwahati expected to host three matches involving Rajasthan Royals.
According to the schedule of the first 20 matches of IPL-2026 released by BCCI, Guwahati is scheduled to host two IPL matches in the state during the election period, with RR taking on Mumbai Indians on April 7 and then Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 10. Guwahati will also host the opening match of Rajasthan Royals against Chennai Super Kings on March 30.
“The IPL matches in Guwahati, Assam will not be rescheduled. I have spoken to the honorable Assam Chief Minister (Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma) and Guwahati Police Commissioner Partha Sarathy Mahanta. Both have assured me that they will try to (hold the matches) and there is no need to change (the schedule),” Saikia told this newspaper.
On Sunday, the ECI released the election schedule for the five voting states. Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will vote on April 9, Tamil Nadu on April 23, while West Bengal elections will be held in two phases – April 23 and 29. You are given a timetable so that the IPL can proceed smoothly and seamlessly,” Saikia said.
