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2018 IPL Preview

August 16, 2018

By Lindsay
2018 IPL Preview

With this years season about to begin we thought we’d deliver our preview and tips. The first game will begin on Saturday, 7th of April between the @mumbaiindians and the @chennaiipl and the 8 teams will battle for a spot in the final on Sunday, 27th of May in Mumbai. After two intense days of bidding the 2018 IPL auction concluded with millions of dollars were spent on a total of 169 players. Some of the big money inclusions for those year are:

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