After being postponed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the India Premier League (IPL) is all set to be played in the United Arab Emirates from Saturday. Goes without saying, fans can’t keep calm!
The excitement of fans is visible across social media platforms, with many posting pictures of their favourite teams, throwback images of iconic IPL moments, memes, and much more.
Ahead of the much-awaited T20 tournament, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah shared pictures of the two stadiums in Dubai and Abu Dhabi which are all set to host the IPL matches.
3 more days to go!
What a spectacular and breathtaking view from the stadiums in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
United Arab Emirates looks all set to host the most awaited tournament of the year #IPL2020. The world is ready, so are we! @IPL @BCCI @SGanguly99 @ThakurArunS pic.twitter.com/L3mE65arFH
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 16, 2020
Despite being held in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, IPL 2020 has garnered a lot of support and fans have created a buzz all over social media, especially Twitter. Even though the tournament is begin hosted outside the country, loyal supporters are leaving no stone unturned in keeping the excitement and gusto alive.
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Here are some of the best pictures and memes posted on Twitter ahead of IPL 2020:
Thalaiva is back to the battle field. Can’t wait to watch him in Jersey 😍😍😍
Whistle podu machi🔥🤙 Chennai ❤️❤️#CSKvsMI #CskForever #Dhoni #dhoniisback #dhonitheprideofindia #IPL2020 #IPL pic.twitter.com/q8zqksTlKf— MM*🙏🏻❤️ (@HeroManoj1) September 19, 2020
#IPL2020 #IPLinUAE
Fans at 7.30 pm today : pic.twitter.com/uS16PPBiaQ— अनमोल 🙏 (@the_saffronist_) September 19, 2020
The LONG WAIT is finally over, tomorrow MS Dhoni will be back in action after 436 days. #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/7P0GVMOlhO
— Riya (@reaadubey) September 18, 2020
Not a meme just a pic of me and my homies everyday 7:30 Pm infront of tv from 19th September: pic.twitter.com/66uRnIwHCw
— Aakash ❤️ (@Aakashhhh11) September 17, 2020
FewFew more days to go🥳#IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/7IknxGtzgF pic.twitter.com/mB3w0xfVRw
— Aditya Thakur (@AdityaT72545101) September 18, 2020
Is this too much to ask for? #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/7wlA6KzQRG
— doof (@harshmathurx) September 17, 2020
All grounds are own grounds One Team #Csk #ChennaiSuperKings only @ChennaiIPL #ThalaDhoni #Yellove #CSKvsMI #IPL2020 #WelcomeBackDhoni pic.twitter.com/ZQcJEiupo7
— Saravanan Hari 💛🦁🏏 (@CricSuperFan) September 19, 2020
Some Indian Cricketers eating their favourite food 😋#IPL2020 https://t.co/OpufrMFUIu pic.twitter.com/wsHKIjEyAp
— S ! $ H 💫 (@CricketSaish45) September 19, 2020
#IPL2020 #CSK Fans :- No Matter what, But Jeetegi to CSK hi.
Le Mumbai Indians fans :- pic.twitter.com/6snF0qoE0t
— Anand Singhaniya (@anandcasm) September 17, 2020
#IPL2020
When its MI vsCSK🔥🏏
Me as a kattar Mumbai fan💪 pic.twitter.com/rVWo7CpVnK— Rohit Singh (@RohitSi18289056) September 19, 2020
Come on,Royal Challengers Bangalore, iss sala cup namde @RCBTweets #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/JVUzoMJo8U
— leopam (@leopam16) September 19, 2020
2020 has been very tough on us..!!
Lets forget our worries for 4 hours everyday and enjoy #IPL2020 ✨We Love & Support every team❣
All the best to all teams, may the best win🤗#KomaramBheemNTR || @tarak9999 pic.twitter.com/3eGTYNQaiu— NTR Fans (@NTR2NTRFans) September 19, 2020
The first match of IPL 2020 will be aired live at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, with Mumbai Indians playing against Chennai Super Kings.