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Indian Premier League
Indian Premier League
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LeagueIndian Premier League
CountryIndia
AdministratorBoard of Control for Cricket in India
FormatTwenty20
First2008
Teams10
CurrentGujarat Titans

Indian Premier League is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2007, with the first season taking place in 2008, featuring teams such as Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians. The league was founded by Lalit Modi, with the aim of promoting cricket in India and providing a platform for Indian cricket team players like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli to compete against international players from teams like Australia national cricket team, England cricket team, and South Africa national cricket team. The league has grown in popularity over the years, with matches being played in stadiums like M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Wankhede Stadium, and Eden Gardens, and has become one of the most watched Twenty20 leagues in the world, broadcast by channels like Star Sports, Sony Pictures Networks, and BeIN Sports. The league has also attracted players from West Indies cricket team, New Zealand national cricket team, and Pakistan national cricket team, including Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and Shahid Afridi.

History

The Indian Premier League was established in 2007, with the first season taking place in 2008, featuring eight teams, including Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The league was founded by Lalit Modi, who was the Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the time, with the aim of promoting cricket in India and providing a platform for Indian cricket team players to compete against international players. The first season of the league was won by Rajasthan Royals, who defeated Chennai Super Kings in the final, played at the DY Patil Stadium. The league has since grown in popularity, with the addition of new teams like Pune Warriors India and Gujarat Lions, and has become one of the most watched Twenty20 leagues in the world, with matches being broadcast by channels like Star Sports, Sony Pictures Networks, and BeIN Sports, and featuring players like Rohit Sharma, David Warner, and Steve Smith.

Teams

The Indian Premier League currently features ten teams, including Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. These teams are owned by various companies and individuals, including India Cements, GMR Group, RedBird Capital Partners, and Reliance Industries, and feature players from Australia national cricket team, England cricket team, and South Africa national cricket team, like Glenn Maxwell, Jos Buttler, and Quinton de Kock. The teams compete against each other in a round-robin tournament format, with the top four teams qualifying for the playoffs, which include the Eliminator, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 2, and the final, played at stadiums like M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Wankhede Stadium, and Eden Gardens.

Format

The Indian Premier League features a round-robin tournament format, where each team plays the other teams twice, once at home and once away, with the top four teams qualifying for the playoffs. The playoffs consist of the Eliminator, Qualifier 1, and Qualifier 2, with the winner of Qualifier 1 qualifying directly for the final, and the winner of the Eliminator playing the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2. The winner of Qualifier 2 then plays the winner of Qualifier 1 in the final, played at stadiums like M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Wankhede Stadium, and Eden Gardens. The league also features a number of awards, including the Orange Cap, awarded to the top run-scorer, and the Purple Cap, awarded to the top wicket-taker, with past winners including Virat Kohli, David Warner, and Dwayne Bravo.

Seasons

The Indian Premier League has completed fifteen seasons, with the first season taking place in 2008, and the most recent season taking place in 2022. The league has grown in popularity over the years, with the addition of new teams and players, and has become one of the most watched Twenty20 leagues in the world, broadcast by channels like Star Sports, Sony Pictures Networks, and BeIN Sports. The league has also attracted players from West Indies cricket team, New Zealand national cricket team, and Pakistan national cricket team, including Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and Shahid Afridi, and has featured matches played at stadiums like M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Wankhede Stadium, and Eden Gardens.

Records

The Indian Premier League has a number of records, including the most runs scored by a player, held by Virat Kohli, and the most wickets taken by a player, held by Dwayne Bravo. The league also has a number of records for teams, including the most wins by a team, held by Mumbai Indians, and the most consecutive wins by a team, held by Chennai Super Kings. The league has also seen a number of notable performances, including the fastest century, scored by Chris Gayle, and the best bowling figures, achieved by Alzarri Joseph, with other notable players including Rohit Sharma, David Warner, and Steve Smith.

Governance

The Indian Premier League is governed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, which is responsible for the overall administration of the league, including the scheduling of matches, the appointment of umpires, and the enforcement of rules and regulations. The league is also governed by a number of other bodies, including the International Cricket Council, which is responsible for the global governance of cricket, and the Indian Premier League Governing Council, which is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the league, and features members like Sourav Ganguly, Jay Shah, and Arun Singh Dhumal. The league has also partnered with a number of companies, including Vivo, Tata Motors, and Unacademy, to promote the league and provide support to the teams, with other partners including Paytm, Byju's, and Dream11.

Category:Cricket leagues in India