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History Of Indian Premier League (IPL)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is an Indian professional T20 cricket league that started in 2008. The tournament was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007, with the first season taking place in 2008. The league is considered one of the most popular and lucrative cricket tournaments in the world.

Brief History of the Indian Premier League IPL: 

• • 2008: The first season of the IPL started in 2008, with eight teams representing various Indian cities. The Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural season by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final.

• • 2009: The second season of IPL was held in South Africa due to security concerns in India. The tournament was reduced to 59 matches, and the Deccan Chargers won the championship.

• • 2010: The third season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the introduction of two new teams, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Pune Warriors India. Chennai Super Kings won the championship by defeating Mumbai Indians in the final.

• • 2011: The fourth season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the introduction of two new teams, Pune Warriors India and Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Chennai Super Kings won their second consecutive championship by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.

• • 2012: The fifth season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the introduction of a new team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, replacing Deccan Chargers. Kolkata Knight Riders won their first championship by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final.

• • 2013: The sixth season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the introduction of a new team, Pune Warriors India. Mumbai Indians won their first championship by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final.

• • 2014: The seventh season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the introduction of a new team, Kings XI Punjab. Kolkata Knight Riders won their second championship by defeating Kings XI Punjab in the final.

• • 2015: The eighth season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the introduction of a new team, Rajasthan Royals. The Mumbai Indians won their second title by defeating the Chennai Super Kings in the final.

• • 2016: The ninth season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the suspension of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals due to a spot-fixing scandal. Two new teams, Rising Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions, were introduced to replace them. Sunrisers Hyderabad won their first championship by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final.

• • 2017: The tenth season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the return of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Mumbai Indians won their third championship by defeating Rising Pune Supergiants in the final.

• • 2018: The eleventh season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the return of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Chennai Super Kings won their third championship by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.

• • 2019: The twelfth season of IPL was played in India, and the tournament saw the introduction of a new team, Delhi Capitals, replacing Delhi Daredevils. Mumbai Indians won their fourth championship by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final.

• • 2020: The thirteenth season of IPL was played in the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mumbai Indians won their fifth championship by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.

• • 2021: The fourteenth season of IPL was played in India, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. Chennai Super Kings won their fourth championship by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final.

• • 2022: The Fifteenth season of IPL was played in India, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place. Gujarat Titans won their First championship by defeating Rajasthan Royals in the final.
  •  The IPL has managed to grow to be one of India’s most popular T20 sports.

The league was created by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and is currently contested by eight teams representing different cities in India.

The idea for the IPL originated in 2007 when the BCCI was looking for ways to capitalize on the growing popularity of cricket in India. The league was modelled after the successful Twenty20 leagues in England and Australia and was designed to showcase the best cricketing talent from around the world.

The debut season of the IPL began in 2008 and became an immediate success. The league attracted some of the biggest names in cricket, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Shane Warne. The tournament was also marked by many controversies, including accusations of match-fixing and conflicts of interest.

Despite these challenges, the IPL continued to grow in popularity, with each season featuring more matches and bigger crowds. The league also expanded to include more teams, with the addition of the Pune Warriors India and Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011. However, both of these teams were eventually disbanded due to financial difficulties.

Over the years, the IPL has become one of the biggest sporting events in India, with millions of fans tuning in to watch the matches on television and online. The league has also helped to promote cricket in other countries, with several international players participating in the tournament each year.

In recent years, the IPL has also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the 2020 season being held in the United Arab Emirates instead of India. However, the league has continued to be a major source of entertainment and excitement for cricket fans around the world.

Present IPL Franchise Owner’s 2023

1.        Chennai Super Kings – India Cements

2.        Delhi Capitals – GMR Group and JSW Group

3.        Kings XI Punjab – Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Mohit Burman, and Karan Paul

4.        Kolkata Knight Riders – Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta

5.        Mumbai Indians – Reliance Industries

6.        Rajasthan Royals – Manoj Badale

7.        Royal Challengers Bangalore – United Spirits

8.        Sunrisers Hyderabad – Sun TV Network

9.        Gujarat Titans—CVC Capital Partners

10.      Lucknow Super Gaints—RPS Group

It’s worth noting that the ownership of some teams has changed over the years, and there could be changes in the future as well.

Present IPL Team Captains