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The inaugural edition of the Indian Badminton League kicks-off on August 14. The country's leading shuttlers will get a chance to showcase their skills against the world's best players in the 18-day tournament across different cities.
Malaysia's World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei of Mumbai Masters leads the challenge, while India's Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal will don the colours of her home team, Hyderabad Hotshots.
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Each of the six teams in the tournament have four foreign and six Indian players.
Check out the complete schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
Time |
|
Aug 14 |
Krish Delhi Smashers vs Pune Pistons |
Delhi |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 15 |
Hyderabad Hotshots vs Awadhe Warriors |
Delhi |
1600 IST |
|
Aug 15 |
Banga Beats vs Mumbai Masters |
Delhi |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 17 |
Krrish Delhi Smashers vs Hyderabad Hotshots |
Lucknow |
1600 IST |
|
Aug 17 |
Mumbai Masters vs Pune Pistons |
Lucknow |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 18 |
Banga Beats vs Awadhe Warriors |
Lucknow |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 19 |
Hyderabad Hotshots vs Pune Pistons |
Mumbai |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 20 |
Krrish Delhi Smashers vs Mumbai Masters |
Mumbai |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 22 |
Hyderabad Hotshots vs Mumbai Masters |
Pune |
1600 IST |
|
Aug 22 |
Awadhe Warriors vs Krrish Delhi Smashers |
Pune |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 23 |
Pune Pistons vs Banga Beats |
Pune |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 24 |
Awadhe Warriors vs Mumbai Masters |
Bangalore |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 25 |
Banga Beats vs Krrish Delhi Smashers |
Bangalore |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 26 |
Awadhe Warriors vs Pune Pistons |
Hyderabad |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 27 |
Hyderabad Hotshots vs Banga Beats |
Hyderabad |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 28 |
First semi-final |
Hyderabad |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 29 |
Second semi-final |
Bangalore |
2000 IST |
|
Aug 31 |
FINAL |
Mumbai |
2000 IST |
