Cricket Leagues in India
17 Jan 2020, India- It is a professional T20 cricket league in India that takes place on March or April of the year with eight participating teams representing eight different cities in India. It is the most-attended cricket league in the world organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). IPL is the first sporting event in the world that is broadcasted live on YouTube in 2010.
Virat Kohli, the captain of the India National team who was also regarded as one of the best batsmen in the world, holds the record for the most runs made in IPL. Some of the team star players are Lasith Malinga, the current T20 international captain of Sri Lanka who holds the highest number of wickets, and Suresh Raina having the record of most overall catches with a total of 102 catches. The current champion of this league is the Mumbai Indians.
Here are the IPL teams:
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Chennai Super Kings
- Mumbai Indians
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Kings XI Punjab
- Delhi Capitals
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Rajasthan Royals
- Gujarat Lions
- Pune Warrior India
- Kochi Tuskers Kerala
Indian Cricket League (ICL)
Funded by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, it includes two match seasons between four international teams (World XI, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh) and nine domestic teams. It is also a T20 cricket league founded in 2009 but was not immediately supported by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and International Cricket Council (ICC).
Here are the nine teams of private clubs:
- Mumbai Champs
- Chennai Superstars
- Chandigarh Lions
- Hyderabad Heroes
- Royal Bengal Tigers
- Delhi Giants
- Ahmedabad Rockets
- Lahore Badshahs
- Dhaka Warriors
Karnataka Premier League
It is a T20 league established by Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) in 2009. Mantri Developers was the first title sponsor who paid ₹110 million (US$1.5 million) for 5 years. However, KPL is inactive in the year 2011-2013. After its hiatus, Karbonn Mobile won a 3-year title sponsorship for KPL. The recent champion of this league is the Hubli Tigers.
Here are some of the teams that participating in Karnataka Premier League:
- Bangalore Brigadiers
- Mangalore United
- Shamanur Davangere Diamonds
- Mysuru Warriors
- Hubli Tigers
- Bengaluru Blasters
Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL)
It is a league formed by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) in 2016, in which the first season is inaugurated by MS Dhoni. In 2017 and 2019, Chepauk Super Gillies became the most successful team after winning a title from TNPL. Currently, the sponsor of this league is Sankar Cements. The current champion of this league is Chepauk Super Gillies.
Here are the eight teams participating in TNPL:
- Chepauk Super Gillies
- Lyca Kovai Kings
- Dindigul Dragons
- Trichy Warriors
- iDream Karaikudi Kaalai
- Seichem Madurai Panthers
- Tuti Patriots
- B Kanchi Veerans
Rajwada Cricket League
It is a professional T20 league initiated by Kota District Cricket Association under the affiliation of Rajasthan Cricket Association. The current champion of this league is Kota Chambal Tigers.
Here are the 7 participating teams of Rajwada Cricket League:
- Ajmer Meru Warriors
- Bikaner Desert Challengers
- Chittors Chetak
- Jaipur Pink City Royals
- Jaisalmer Jaguars
- Jodhpur Jodhana Royals
- Kota Chambal Tigers
- Udaipur Mewar Royals
- Pali Seervi Royal
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
It is a T20 domestic championship league in India organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The name of this league is named after Syed Mushtaq Ali, an Indian cricketer who holds the record of scoring the first overseas Test scoring 112 against England in 1936 at Old Trafford.
Here are some of the 38 domestic participating teams:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Baroda
- Bengal
- Bihar
- Gujarat
- Haryana
As of now the current sponsor of the India Cricket Team is Byju, it is a Bengaluru-based educational technology replacing Oppo. To keep you updated, check out SportsAdda for more cricket league news.
