Mohali: Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday cited logistical difficulties while announcing a change in their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) home schedule with the first three matches now shifted to the Mohali stadium here before capping it off with four matches at Indore.

The side was originally slated to play their initial matches at Indore but logistical difficulties forced a change in the calendar, according to a statement from the franchise.

“It is unfortunate that the dates had to be shuffled so late in the day,” Kings XI Punjab CEO Satish Menon said.

“However, external difficulties always have to be worked around. Despite the unforeseen circumstances, we’re excited by the prospect of starting off in Mohali. At the end of the day, both venues are home to us,” he added.

According to the new changes, Mohali’s I.S. Bindra Stadium will now host KXIP’s first home match against Delhi Daredevils on April 8 before hosting Chennai Super Kings on April 15 and Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 19.

Indore fans will now get to witness four matches instead of three with the Kings playing Mumbai Indians on May 4, Rajasthan Royals (May 6), Kolkata Knight Riders (May 12) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (May 14), respectively.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday announced online ticketing platform bookmyshow.com as the ticketing partner for the upcoming season of the IPL.

The tickets for the home matches starting April 11 to be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur have gone live for sale on the portal. Over 20,000 tickets priced between Rs 500 to Rs 15,000 will be up for grabs for fans ahead of the first home match, a statement from the franchise said.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajasthan Royals co-owner Manoj Badale said: “We’re proud to be working with one of the leaders in the Indian ticketing solutions market. We have aligned in our approach of keeping the fans on priority and will work together to give the fans the most hassle free and progressive ticketing services.”

Rajasthan Royals will host Delhi Daredevils in their first home match on April 11.