IPL 2025 :- The IPL (Indian Premier League) is a professional T20 cricket league in India. It began in 2008 and features franchise-based teams representing various Indian cities. Matches typically take place during the spring, and the tournament has grown into one of the most popular and commercially successful cricket leagues in the world.It is organised by the BCCI (Board of control for cricket in India) .
History of IPL :-
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has a rich and dynamic history since its inception:-
- The IPL was launched in 2008 as a revolutionary concept that combined high-quality cricket with entertainment.
- Its creation was largely attributed to the vision of individuals like Lalit Modi, who aimed to modernize cricket by infusing it with the energy of the T20 format.
- The inaugural season of the IPL was held in 2008, with eight teams representing different cities in India.
- The first IPL match was played on April 18, 2008, between Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by Bollywood Superstar Shahrukh Khan, and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
- The league promoted T20 cricket all over the world and helped in enhancing audience engagement in this fast-paced and newly formed format of cricket.
- The league has been a game-changer in terms of the commercialization of cricket, and it has created a platform for cricket players to showcase their skills and earn lucrative contracts.
Teams of IPL :-
Recent editions of the league have included the following teams:
- Mumbai Indians
- Chennai Super Kings
- Gujarat Titans
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Punjab Kings
- Delhi Capitals
- Rajasthan Royals
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
Which team won the maximum titles :- Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the maximum number of IPL trophies to date. They have 5 titles in their bag.
IPL 2025 overview:-
- The IPL 2025 season will begin on March 22, 2025, with the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. As per the IPL schedule 2025, a total of 74 matches will be played across 13 venues in India, featuring intense competition among 10 teams. The tournament will conclude with the final on May 25, 2025, also at Eden Gardens.
- The minimum base price of a player at the IPL 2025 mega auction was ₹30 lakh while the maximum base price was ₹2 crore.
- Lucknow Super Giants acquired Rishabh Pant for ₹27 crore at the IPL 2025 auction, making him the most expensive player in IPL history to date.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 13-year-old rising star from Bihar, became the youngest cricketer to be picked at the IPL auction when Rajasthan Royals secured him for ₹1.1 crore.
- Most expensive overseas player at IPL 2025 auction – Jos Buttler (₹15.75 crore to Gujarat Titans)
- Most expensive uncapped player at IPL 2025 auction – Rasikh Dar (₹6 crore to Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Some interesting facts about IPL 2024:-
- Kolkata Knight Riders clinched their third IPL title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad with an impressive 8-wicket victory in IPL Final 2024.
- Virat Kohli won the 2024 IPL Orange Cap.
- Harshal Patel won the IPL 2024 Purple Cap.
- Sunil Narine won the Most valuable player Award.
- Abhishek Shamra hit the most sixes(42).