Indian Premier League

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Established in 2008, it features franchise teams representing various cities, and it typically runs annually between March and May. The league is known for its fast-paced format, where each team plays a limited number of overs, and matches are held in a round-robin style culminating in playoffs and a final to determine the champion. The IPL has gained immense popularity and is recognized for attracting international players, significant financial investment, and a massive fan following, making it one of the most lucrative and widely viewed cricket leagues in the world.