IPL 2015 Schedule: Updated Cricket Fixtures, Start Times, Live Stream and More
Chennai Super Kings showed their class on Saturday as they thrashed Kings XI Punjab by 97 runs, proving that they are the team to beat in the 2015 IPL with almost half the league matches played.
The second half of the term will be vital, and any team that can string a run of wins together will be in with a great chance of qualifying for the playoffs.
Kings XI need to kick-start such a run against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, while CSK can build on their recent impressive form when they face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday.
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Read on for a closer look at both fixtures, as well as an updated fixture list, and live streaming and television information.
| Date | Time (BST) | Fixture |
| April 27 | 3:30 p.m. | Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| April 28 | 3:30 p.m. | Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders |
| April 29 | 3:30 p.m. | Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals |
| April 30 | 3:30 p.m. | Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings |
| May 1 | 11:30 a.m. | Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab |
| May 1 | 3:30 p.m. | Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals |
| May 2 | 11:30 a.m. | Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders |
| May 2 | 3:30 p.m. | Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings |
| May 3 | 11:30 a.m. | Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians |
| May 3 | 3:30 p.m. | Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils |
| May 4 | 11:30 a.m. | Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| May 4 | 3:30 p.m. | Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| May 5 | 3:30 p.m. | Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils |
| May 6 | 3:30 p.m. | Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab |
| May 7 | 11:30 a.m. | Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| May 7 | 3:30 p.m. | Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils |
| May 8 | 3:30 p.m. | Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians |
| May 9 | 11:30 a.m. | Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab |
| May 9 | 3:30 p.m. | Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| May 10 | 11:30 a.m. | Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| May 10 | 3:30 p.m. | Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals |
| May 11 | 3:30 p.m. | Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab |
| May 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings |
| May 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| May 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders |
| May 15 | 3:30 p.m. | Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| May 16 | 11:30 p.m. | Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings |
| May 16 | 3:30 p.m. | Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders |
| May 17 | 11:30 a.m. | Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils |
| May 17 | 3:30 p.m. | Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians |
| May 19 | 3:30 p.m. | Qualifier 1 - TBC v TBC |
| May 20 | 3:30 p.m. | Eliminator - TBC v TBC |
| May 22 | 3:30 p.m. | Qualifier 2 - TBC v TBC |
| May 24 | 3:30 p.m. | Final - TBC v TBC |
Matches are live on Sky Sports and can be streamed via Sky Go.
Kings XI Need Inspiration
In last year's early stages of the IPL, Kings XI were irresistible, their batting unit a destructive force, and they deservedly topped the standings come the season's end.
Though they eventually lost in the final to KKR, it was an impressive season from the Punjab outfit, and they were well-fancied once again ahead of the 2015 edition.
However, they have been largely abject so far this year, culminating in a humiliating loss to CSK on Saturday, when they could not even get past the 100 mark in pursuit of a 193 target.
As cricket writer Freddie Wilde notes, their troubles lie in the poor form of their immense batting lineup:
They have the quality to turn it around, but they need to find some inspiration fast. David Miller, Glenn Maxwell, Virender Sehwag et al need to perform with the bat as they have done in the past.
They have an opportunity against Hyderabad on Monday, with the Sunrisers themselves also coming off the back of a defeat to Mumbai Indians.
A decent batting performance paired with strong showings from the likes of Mitchell Johnson and Sandeep Sharma with the ball should see Kings XI prevail.
However, another defeat, and they will be in danger of being cut loose at the bottom of the standings, a potentially disastrous turnaround after last-year's entertainment.
CSK Have it All
Chennai's destruction of Kings XI saw brilliant batting performances from both Brendon McCullum and MS Dhoni, just two out of a string of big-hitters in the side.
However, the most heartening aspect for CSK will have been the performance of spin duo Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who took five wickets between them.
The return to form of the spinners, previously conspicuously ineffective in IPL 2015, is a frightening prospect, as Chennai are now firing on all cylinders with the bat, the ball, and in the field, per cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle:
They face a KKR side on Tuesday stacked with experience and a number of previous IPL winners. It should be a fantastic contest.
Robin Uthappa, Manish Pandey and Gautam Gambhir provide a very strong core to the Kolkata side, and they are sure to be in the mix come the playoffs.
However, the all-round quality of Chennai's side is likely to see them prevail at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.
They are looking for a third win in a row, and seem to be finding great momentum at a terrific time in the tournament.
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