IPL 2022 - The attendance for the season are expected to exceed 25% capacity

The Indian Premier League in Maharashtra is likely to see more than just 25 per cent capacity crowds at the venues in the upcoming season.

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Although the initial permission from the state government is only for one-fourth of the stadium size, BCCI is confident more fans will be allowed as the league progresses.

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As per an initial estimate, the Wankhede will have 9,800-10,000 people, neighbouring Brabourne Stadium, with a capacity of around 28,000, will have up to 7-8,000

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While the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul, larger in size, will allow 11-12,000 fans. The Maharashtra Cricket Stadium in Pune will have an initial fill of 12,000

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BCCI has expressed satisfaction over the presence of spectators for the recent international games in Kolkata, Dharamsala, Mohali and Bengaluru

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The BCCI secretary had also wrote a letter to the state associations after the conclusion of the pink-ball Day-Night Test in Bengaluru.

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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play the IPL 2022 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

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