Some Interesting Facts About IPL

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Interesting facts about IPL

  1.  The IPL was founded in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
  2. The IPL is the most-watched Twenty20 cricket league in the world.
  3. The tournament has a total of 8 teams representing different cities in India.
  4. The Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians are the most successful teams in the history of the IPL, having won the tournament 3 times each.
  5. The IPL has been played in 12 different venues across India, with the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai being the most used venue.
  6. The highest individual score in an IPL match is 175* by Chris Gayle of the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
  7. The highest team total in an IPL match is 263/5 by the Royal Challengers Bangalore against the Pune Warriors India.
  8. The most successful bowler in IPL history is Lasith Malinga of the Mumbai Indians, with 170 wickets.
  9. The IPL has had several controversies over the years, including spot-fixing scandals, conflicts of interest, and clashes with national cricket boards.
  10. The IPL has also been credited with revolutionizing cricket by introducing new concepts such as the use of a strategic time-out, the Decision Review System (DRS), and player auctions.
  11. The first IPL season was won by the Rajasthan Royals in 2008, who were considered underdogs and had the least expensive squad.
  12. The IPL has been a great platform for young and upcoming Indian talent to showcase their skills and earn recognition. Many players who started their career in the IPL have gone on to represent the Indian cricket team.
  13. The highest-paid player in IPL history is Chris Morris, who was bought by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 16.25 crores ($2.2 million) in the 2021 auction.
  14. In 2013, a new team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, replaced the Deccan Chargers, who had financial issues.
  15. In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IPL was played in the United Arab Emirates, with strict bio-bubble protocols in place to ensure the safety of players and staff.
  16. The IPL has a huge fan following, and its matches often attract high TV ratings and large crowds. The tournament has also inspired several Bollywood movies and TV shows, including "Patiala House" and "Inside Edge."
  17. In 2018, the BCCI introduced the Decision Review System (DRS) in the IPL, which allows teams to challenge on-field decisions made by the umpires.
  18. The IPL has seen several famous international players participate, including Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Shane Watson, and Kevin Pietersen.
  19. The IPL is not just about cricket; it is also a major source of entertainment with cheerleaders, music, and other cultural performances.
  20. The IPL has a huge impact on the Indian economy, with a 2015 study estimating that the tournament had contributed INR 11.5 billion ($153 million) to the Indian GDP.
  21. IPL 2023 is coming which bought by TATA from Vivo and not it's called TATA IPL 2023 which is scheduled to be start from 31st March 2023

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