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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It is one of the world's most popular and financially successful cricket leagues.

Key Details about IPL

  • Founded: 2008
  • Organizer: BCCI
  • Format: T20 (20 overs per side)
  • Teams: 10 (as of 2024)
  • Time of Year: Typically held between March and May
  • Current Title Holder (2023):
  • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Most Titles: Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - 5 each

Current IPL Teams (2025)

  • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
  • Mumbai Indians (MI)
  • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
  • Delhi Capitals (DC)
  • Rajasthan Royals (RR)
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
  • Punjab Kings (PBKS)
  • Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
  • Gujarat Titans (GT) 

Format of IPL

  • The tournament follows a round-robin + playoffs format.
  • League Stage: Each team plays against every other team twice.
  • Playoffs: The top four teams qualify for the playoffs, which include Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and the Final.

Why is IPL Popular?

  • Features top international players and young Indian talent.
  • High entertainment value with cheerleaders, music, and a global fan following.
  • Huge financial backing, with teams owned by Bollywood celebrities, business tycoons, and corporate giants
  • It is one of the richest cricket leagues with massive player auctions and sponsorship deals.


Notable IPL Records

  • Most Runs: Virat Kohli (RCB)
  • Most Wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) (as of 2023)
  • Fastest Century: Chris Gayle (30 balls
  •  Most Sixes: Chris Gayle