SuperSport will broadcast IPL matches live

The announcement follows yesterday afternoon's announcement in Johannesburg confirming that South Africa would host the second edition of the event following security fears over the staging of the event in India.

The tournament starts on 18 April and will continue for six weeks.

SuperSport's coverage will include the opening ceremony in Cape Town on the eve of the tournament. Full broadcast schedules and other information regarding coverage will be released at a later date.