Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings on Sunday as VIVO IPL 2021 resumes across Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi It will be first time that fans return to the stadiums in the IPL after a hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic The VIVO Indian Premier League 2021 will resume in front of a live audience when five-time champions and current title holders Mumbai Indians take on three-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 19, the official IPL reported on Wednesday. It will be first time that fans return to the stadiums in the IPL after a hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans can buy tickets from Thursday for the remainder of the tournament. Matches will be played in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, with limited seating available as Covid protocols and UAE government regulations will still apply.