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Here are some of the key things you need to know about this year's edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

How is the competition running?

This year's IPL is running much earlier than usual, starting on April 3 and finishing on April 17. This is in line with the trend of early season matches in the last week of March or the first week of April.

What are the venues like?

The competition is being held in five different venues so far, including the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Vadodara, and Chennai. The stadiums in Chennai and Vadodara are both located in the capital, while the other three are in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam.

Each stadium is packed full of fans and, given the increased popularity of the competition, the stadiums are likely to fill up quickly. This year, fans can expect to spend about Rs. 40 to watch the match, which is being broadcast on television.