Why are BCCI planting 500 trees for each dot ball bowled in IPL 2024 Playoffs?

05-21-2023
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The BCCI have taken a noble decision to plant 500 trees across India every time a bowler bowls a dot ball in the ongoing IPL 2024 playoffs. 

The move is part of the organisation's bid to do its bit towards environmental conservation.

Interestingly, TV broadcasters showed a tree symbol in place of a 'dot' on the scorecard every time a dot ball was bowled during the first Qualifier between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

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This initiative was taken by the BCCI for the first time during the playoffs of last year's tournament. At that time, BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced that this initiative is in partnership with business giants and IPL title sponsors TATA.

IPL 2024 Play-offs and final fixtures

Stage Match Date Venue
Qualifier 1 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunriser Hyderabad May 21 Ahmedabad
Eliminator Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru  May 22 Ahmedabad
Qualifier 2 TBD vs TBD May 24 Chennai
Final TBD vs TBD May 26 Chennai