The Indian Premier League (IPL), also known as the TATA IPL, is a men’s Twenty20 (T20) cricket league held annually in India. Founded by the BCCI in 2007, the league features ten city-based franchise teams. The IPL usually takes place during the summer, between March and May each year.
The 2024 Indian Premier League (also known as IPL 17 and branded as TATA IPL 2024) is the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, managed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament is being held from 22 March to 26 May 2024.
Chennai Super Kings are the defending champions, having won their fifth title during the previous season (2023) beating Gujarat Titans, becoming the joint-successful franchise in the history of the tournament along with Mumbai Indians.
Number of Teams (2024)
The teams participating in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 are as follows:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): This squad is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and has been a part of the IPL since its beginning in 2008.
- Delhi Capitals (DC): The Delhi Capitals, based in New Delhi, Delhi, have competed in the IPL to showcase the capital city’s cricketing expertise.
- Gujarat Titans (GT): The Gujarat Titans represent Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and are one of the teams competing in the IPL 2024.
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): This team is situated in Kolkata, West Bengal, and is well-known for its devoted fan base and impressive IPL performances.
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Representing Lucknow, this franchise is one of the IPL’s more recent arrivals, providing entertaining cricket to the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
- Mumbai Indians (MI): The Mumbai Indians, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, are one of the most successful IPL teams in history, with exceptional performance and team spirit.
- Punjab Kings (PBKS): The Punjab Kings (PBKS), formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, are situated in Mohali (Chandigarh) and represent the Punjab region in the IPL.
- Rajasthan Royals (RR): The Rajasthan Royals, based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, are well-known for their passionate performances and are the IPL’s inaugural champions.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Based in Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, this team is noted for its challenging batting lineup and passionate fans, despite not having won the title yet.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Representing Hyderabad, Telangana, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have consistently performed well in the IPL, appreciation to a powerful bowling unit.
New Rules and Regulations (2024)
- Two Bouncers per Over: Fast bowlers can now deliver two bouncers per over, enhancing unpredictability and favoring bowlers.
- Checking Multiple Modes of Dismissal: The third umpire can review all possible modes of dismissal when an umpire or player review is requested, including caught behind.
- Referrals for Wides and No-Balls: Players can review not only dismissals but also wides and no-balls, a rule unique to the IPL.
- Net Run Rate (NRR): In the IPL Points Table, each winning team earns 2 points, while the losing team receives none. If teams have the same points, their ranking is determined by the net run rate (NRR).
Prize Money (2024)
- The overall prize fund for IPL 2024 amounts to Rs. 45.6 crores.
- The winning team will receive a record sum of Rs. 20 crores, making it the most generous prize in cricket history.
Most Titles Won
Two franchises stand tall as the most successful in IPL history:
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Led by Rohit Sharma, MI has clinched the title five times, showcasing their dominance and consistency.
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Under MS Dhoni’s astute leadership, CSK has also secured the title five times, sharing the throne with MI.
Fascinating Facts About IPL
- Record-Breaking Match (2024): In a thrilling encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), SRH set a new record by scoring 277 runs, surpassing Royal Challengers Bangalore’s long-standing record.
- Female Auctioneer (2024): Mallika Sagar, a talented auctioneer, hosted the IPL auction, breaking the male-dominated trend.
- Overseas Bidding Wars (2024): The 2024 mini-auction witnessed overseas bidding wars for the first time, adding an international flavor to team compositions.
- Dhoni’s Unique Feat: MS Dhoni remains the only player to be bid on by all eight franchises during the inaugural 2008 IPL auction.
- Shikhar Dhawan’s Boundary Blitz: Shikhar Dhawan holds the record for the most fours in IPL history, with an impressive tally of 750 boundaries.
