
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It is one of the most popular and lucrative cricket leagues in the world, attracting top players from around the globe.
The IPL follows a franchise-based model, with teams representing different cities in India. As of 2024, there are ten teams participating in the league. The tournament typically takes place annually between March and May, featuring a double round-robin group stage followed by playoffs and a final to determine the champion.
Some key highlights of the IPL include:
- Inaugural Season: The first IPL season was held in 2008, with Rajasthan Royals emerging as the champions.
- Most Successful Teams: Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are the most successful teams in IPL history, each winning the title five times.
- Current Champion: The Kolkata Knight Riders won the 2024 IPL season, securing their third title.
- Top Performers: Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in IPL history, while Yuzvendra Chahal has taken the most wickets.
The IPL has significantly impacted the cricketing world, providing a platform for young talent to showcase their skills and contributing to the growth of T20 cricket globally.
Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Venue | Winning Margin |
2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 8 wickets |
2023 | Chennai Super Kings | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 5 wickets |
2022 | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | 7 wickets |
2021 | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders | Dubai | 27 runs |
2020 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Dubai | 5 wickets |
2019 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Hyderabad | 1 run |
2018 | Chennai Super Kings | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 8 wickets |
2017 | Mumbai Indians | Rising Pune Supergiants | Hyderabad | 1 run |
2016 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bangalore | 8 runs |
2015 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | 41 runs |
2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kings XI Punjab | Bangalore | 3 wickets |
2013 | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | 23 runs |
2012 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | 5 wickets |
2011 | Chennai Super Kings | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Chennai | 58 runs |
2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 22 runs |
2009 | Deccan Chargers | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Johannesburg | 6 runs |
2008 | Rajasthan Royals | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 3 wickets |