1. The IPL Governing Council (IPL GC) met on 2nd August via video conference to decide on the issues concerning the VIVO IPL 2020 edition.
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2. Taking note of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in India, the IPL GC decided to stage the tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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3. The matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi subject to necessary clearances from the government.
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4. IPL 2020 will be played from 19th September and the final will be played on 10th November 2020.
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5. The 53-day tournament will witness 10-afternoon matches starting at 15:30 IST while the evening matches will start at 19:30 IST.
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6. The Governing Council also discussed the comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures, which will be finalized in due course.
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7. Women’s T20 Challenge will also take place in UAE and will compromise three teams with four matches to be played during the IPL Playoff Week
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