The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) established the Indian Premier League (IPL), a professional Twenty20 cricket league, in 2008. Arun Singh Dhumal is chairman of the IPL. Ten franchise teams from various Indian locations compete in the IPL each year between March and May and has an exclusive window
in the ICC Future Tours Programme, meaning that less international cricket take place during the IPL seasons. Some of the top cricket players in the world have come to participate in the league, which has grown to be one of the most well-known and lucrative T20 competitions in the world.
The IPL, the most watched cricket league in the world, came in sixth place overall in terms of average attendance in 2014. The IPL was the first sporting event in history to be streamed live on YouTube in 2010. In 2022, the IPL had a brand value of ₹90,038 crore (US$11 billion). The 2015 IPL season increased India’s GDP by ₹1,150 crores ($140 million), according to the BCCI. According to a study by consulting firm D & P Advisory, the league reached a decacorn status in December 2022 and was worth $10.9 billion, representing a 75% increase in dollar terms from 2020, when it was worth $6.2 billion.
The competition has had fifteen seasons. The Gujarat Titans are the current champions after defeating the Rajasthan Royals in the championship game of the 2022 season.
IPL is just pure, intense. You don’t need all the other stuff. I don’t believe in coaches in International Cricket.
– Shane Warne
Chennai Super Kings:
As one of the most well-liked teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is a household name. The team is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is owned by N. Srinivasan’s India Cements, a business.
With the exception of the 2020 season, CSK has been one of the IPL’s most consistent teams, making the playoffs each season they have competed. Along with the Champions League T20 twice (2010 and 2014), they have also won the IPL title three times (in 2010, 2011, and 2018).
The team is renowned for its capable leadership, with former India captain MS Dhoni serving as the club’s captain for the majority of the seasons. Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Faf du Plessis, and Shane Watson are among of the other important players who have been a part of the CSK team over the years.
One of the most well-known and prosperous teams in the IPL, CSK has a sizable and devoted fan base that is renowned for their everlasting support for the club.
Mumbai Indians:
The Mumbai Indians (MI) are a franchise team that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is owned by Reliance Industries, the largest conglomerate in India, via its subsidiary IndiaWin Sports.
With a record five IPL championships (in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019,and 2020) and four other runner-up finishes, MI is one of the most successful franchises in the league. The team is renowned for its strong leadership, with former India opener Rohit Sharma acting as the team captain since 2013.
Sachin Tendulkar, Lasith Malinga, Kieron Pollard, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Quinton de Kock are just a few of the excellent T20 players who have been a part of MI’s squad over the years. The team is renowned for its reliable performances, even under extreme duress, which has assisted them in winning countless tight games and knockout rounds.
In addition, MI has a sizable fan base that is well-known for its unflinching support of the team both in India and overseas. The club is renowned for its IPL supremacy, and it will continue to be among the front-runners for the championship in every season.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, and is owned by United Spirits, a division of the British alcoholic beverage
firm Diageo.
Since the IPL’s debut in 2008, RCB has been among the most well-liked teams, but it has yet to take home the trophy. Three times, in 2009, 2011, and 2016, the squad came in second place. They have also advanced to the playoffs on numerous occasions.
The team is renowned for its all-star lineup, which has featured some of the top T20 players in the world, like Shane Watson, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli, and others. Additionally, the team has included numerous great Indian players, such Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
RCB has a devoted following that is renowned for sticking by the team no matter what the situation. The group frequently participates in high-scoring games and is noted for its offensive style of play. In the upcoming seasons, RCB will aim to capture its first IPL championship with a new coaching staff and a reorganised roster.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and her husband Jay Mehta are the owners of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a franchise team that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and is based in Kolkata, West Bengal.
In addition to winning the IPL twice (in 2012 and 2014), KKR has also placed second twice (in 2019 and 2021). Over the years, the club has had some of the most gifted T20 players in its lineup, including players like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan, and Shubman Gill, among others.
Rahul Dravid, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team and a former captain of India, is regarded as the squad’s strong leader. The aggressive style of play that KKR employs with both the bat and the ball has contributed to its success in a number of close games.
Both in India and overseas, KKR has a devoted following that is renowned for their continuous support of the squad. The squad’s distinctive purple and gold colour palette, as well as the knight with a shield and helmet that appears in its logo, have come to represent the team.
Rajasthan Royals:
A group headed by Manoj Badale owns the Rajasthan Royals (RR), a franchise team from Jaipur, Rajasthan, that participates in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
RR won the first IPL championship in 2008, however since then, the team has not been as successful and has failed to repeat as champions. In addition to multiple trips to the playoffs, the squad has only placed second once, in 2013.
The team is known for its emphasis on nurturing young talent, and over the years, it has given opportunities to several young Indian players to showcase their skills, including Sanju Samson, Rahul Tewatia, and Riyan Parag, among others. The team has also had some of the best T20 players in the world in its squad, such as Shane Warne, Shane Watson, and Jos Buttler, among others.
RR has a passionate fanbase, both in Rajasthan and other parts of India, who are known for their unwavering support for the team. The team’s logo features a royal crest with a lion, which has become synonymous with the team’s identity. RR will be looking to win its second IPL title in the upcoming seasons, and it will continue to give opportunities to young Indian players to showcase their talent.
Kings XI Punjab:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise team Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) is based in Mohali, Punjab, and is co-owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, businessman Ness Wadia, and others.
KXIP has never won the IPL championship, however it has placed second once, in 2014. Over the years, the team’s roster has included some of the most brilliant T20 players, like KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammad Shami, among others.
The team has a reputation for playing aggressively, and its batters have a reputation for smashing massive sixes and racking up runs swiftly. With a number of pace and spin bowlers on its roster, KXIP has also had some potent bowling lines throughout the years.
KXIP has a devoted following, and they are well renowned for their steadfast support of the team even when things are difficult. The team’s colours are red and silver, and its emblem is a lion, which is a representation of Punjab. In the upcoming seasons, KXIP will continue to amuse its fans with its attacking brand of cricket while attempting to win its maiden IPL championship.
Deccan Chargers:
The franchise team Deccan Chargers (DC) once participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team’s owner, Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited, had its headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana.
The group was one of the initial eight teams that took part in the 2008 IPL season. DC made it to the playoffs once and won the IPL championship once, in 2009. Over the years, the team’s roster has included some of the most brilliant T20 players in the world, including, among others, Adam Gilchrist, Rohit Sharma, Andrew Symonds, and Dale Steyn.
DC was noted for playing an aggressive style of cricket, and its batsmen were renowned for their quick scoring and massive sixes. The roster included a number of pace and spin bowlers, giving the team a powerful bowling lineup.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), however, decided to end the franchise in 2012 because the owners had fallen behind on payments to the players and other stakeholders. Prior to the 2013 IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) took over the Hyderabad-based franchise.
Sunrises Hyderabad:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is a franchise team that represents Hyderabad, Telangana, in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sun TV Network, a division of the Sun Group, is the team’s owner.
In addition to multiple appearances in the playoffs, SRH has only won the IPL championship once, in 2016. Over the years, the team’s roster has included some of the top T20 players in the world, including David Warner, Rashid Khan, Kane Williamson, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, among others.
The team is renowned for its potent bowling attack, with both its pacers and spinners being adept at stopping runs and taking wickets. The SRH team also includes several powerful batters who can score frequently and compile large totals.
In Hyderabad and around India, the SRH team is supported by a devoted fan following that is renowned for their undying devotion. The eagle, a symbol of Hyderabad, appears in the team’s logo, and orange and black are the team’s colours. In the following seasons, SRH will continue to dazzle its supporters with its potent bowling and aggressive batting in an effort to capture its second IPL championship.
Delhi Capitals:
The GMR Group and the JSW Group jointly control the Delhi Capitals (DC), formerly known as the Delhi Daredevils, a franchise team that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
It is situated in New Delhi.
Although the squad has made it to the playoffs multiple times, DC has never won the IPL championship. Over the years, the team’s roster has included some of the most outstanding T20 players in the world, like Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, and Amit Mishra, among others.
The team plays an aggressive style of cricket, and its batsmen are renowned for their quick scoring and booming sixes. With a few of pace and spin bowlers on its team, DC has also had some good bowling lineups throughout the years.
In Delhi and around India, DC has a devoted fan base that is well recognized for their steadfast support for the team. The team’s colors are blue and red, and its emblem includes a tiger, which is a representation of Delhi. In the following seasons, DC will continue to thrill its fans with its aggressive
brand of cricket while attempting to win its maiden IPL championship
Gujarat Lions:
The franchise team Gujarat Lions (GL) once participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Keshav Bansal, the proprietor of Intex Technologies, owned the team, which had its headquarters in Rajkot, Gujarat.
The Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, who were suspended for two years owing to their involvement in a betting scandal, were replaced by GL and Rising Pune Supergiants, two new teams who were admitted to the IPL prior to the 2016 season. The team played in the IPL exclusively for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
Over the years, the team’s squad has included some excellent Twenty20 players, including Suresh Raina, Brendon McCullum, Dwayne Bravo, and Aaron Finch, among others. The team faltered in 2017 and finished in seventh place after finishing third in their inaugural season in 2016.
The return of the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals to the IPL, however, led to the dissolution of the franchise following the 2017 campaign. Prior to the 2018 season, the players who were a part of the GL squad in the 2017 campaign were then made available for the IPL player auction and were subsequently acquired by other clubs.
Gujarat Titans:
The Gujarat Titans are an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise cricket team that is based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Gujarat Titans’ home field is Motera’s Narendra Modi Stadium, which opened in 2021. Owner of the franchise is CVC Capital Partners. Ashish Nehra is the team’s coach, and Hardik Pandya serves as the team’s captain. The Gujarat Titans, who won their first championship in the 2022 season, are the current IPL champions.
The Titans shocked everyone with their efforts, earning their first victory over fellow newcomers Lucknow Super Giants, despite the fact that their auction techniques and their selections during their first-ever auction were viewed as weak and the team was written off. The Titans’ first victory came during their maiden campaign, which saw them go on to win 10 of their last 14 group games and qualify at the top of the standings with 20 points. Then, after defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the qualifying round, they triumphed against Rajasthan Royals in the opening qualifier. They would later face Rajasthan Royals in the final.
On a pitch where they were instructed to bowl first, Gujarat won the match by limiting Rajasthan to 130 and completing the chase with 11 balls remaining, with Shubman Gill hitting the game-winning six off the first ball of the decisive 19th over. Hardik Pandya’s bowling statistics of 3/17 and his 34 from 30 balls with a strike rate of 113.33 earned him the title of Player of the Match. Pandya has received appreciation from detractors for his leadership, bowling, and batting, and many of them concur that he and the management made good use of their players and collaborated to win the competition.
With this victory, Gujarat joined their final opponents, Rajasthan Royals, as the only teams to win the IPL in their inaugural year. Nevertheless, Gujarat made IPL history by being the first club to win the championship in their very first game against opponents who had already been competing since 2008. Having won the previous four with the Mumbai Indians, this victory marks Hardik’s fifth IPL championship overall and first as captain.
Lucknow Super Giants:
The Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket franchise Lucknow Super Giants is situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. In 2021, the Lucknow franchise was founded. Its main owner is Sanjeev Goenka. KL Rahul serves as the team’s captain, and Andy Flower is the head coach. Gautam Gambhir is the team’s coach. The Lucknow Super Giants made the playoffs in their first season. The RPSG Group, which held the Rising Pune Supergiant franchise from 2016 to 2017, is the team’s owner. It is anticipated that this squad will host its games at Lucknow’s BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The squad brought a large number of players to the mega auction, which was held in February 2022, with a higher proportion of all-rounders. Numerous prominent international athletes, like Quinton de Kock, Mark Wood, Krunal Pandya, and Marcus Stoinis, were brought in by the team. Later, the squad appointed Andy Flower, a retired Zimbabwean cricketer, as the team’s head coach for the upcoming season and KL Rahul as the team’s captain. Franchise additionally named Gautam Gambhir the team’s mentor.
Due to continuous Australian series abroad, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was unavailable for the first part of the season. Due to an injury, it was known before the season began that English pace bowler Mark Wood would not be able to join the club. As a result, the franchise selected Australian bowler Andrew Tye in Mark’s place to fill the position of pace bowler for the team’s inaugural season.
Marcus Stoinis, an all-around player, was absent for the opening few months of the season because to the Australian series abroad.Before the season started, it was known that English pace bowler Mark Wood would not be able to join the team due to an injury. Because of this, the franchise decided to replace Mark as the speed bowler for the team’s maiden season with Australian bowler Andrew Tye.
Pune Warriors India:
The franchise team Pune Warriors India (PWI) previously participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team’s owner, Sahara Adventure Sports Limited, had its headquarters in Pune, Maharashtra.
Along with Kochi Tuskers Kerala, PWI was one of the two new franchises that the IPL added before the 2011 season. Despite playing in the IPL for two seasons (2011 and 2012), the team failed to get to the playoffs either time.
Over the years, the team’s squad has included some excellent Twenty20 players, including Yuvraj Singh, Angelo Mathews, Steve Smith, and Robin Uthappa, among others. However, the team had issues putting together winning combinations on the field, and it also experienced financial difficulties as a result of the owner’s non-payment of debts.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to cancel the franchise before the 2013 IPL season began as a result. Prior to the 2013 season, the players who were a part of the PWI squad in 2012 were subsequently made available for the IPL player auction and were eventually acquired by other clubs.
Rising Pune Supergiants:
The franchise team known as the Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) previously participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group owned the squad, which was based in Pune, Maharashtra.
In order to replace the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, who were suspended for two years due to their involvement in a betting scam, RPS was one of the two new franchises that were added to the IPL prior to the 2016 season, along with Gujarat Lions. During the 2016 and 2017 IPL seasons, the team competed.
Over the years, the team’s squad has included some excellent Twenty20 players, including MS Dhoni, Steve Smith, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ben Stokes, among others. In its first season, 2016, the franchise advanced to the IPL championship, however in the next year it came in eighth.
Even though they had a good team, RPS was disbanded after the 2017 IPL season when the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals returned. Prior to the 2018 season, the players who were a part of the RPS squad in 2017 were subsequently made available for the IPL player auction and were later acquired by other clubs.
