What is the Indian Premier League (IPL)?

It is the premier professional league of cricket in India. Founded in 1988, it is the oldest and most popular first-class cricket league in India and one of the most popular sports in India. It is the second-most-watched sports event in India after the Indian Grand Prix and the most-watched cricket event in India. It is also the biggest sports festival in India.

How does the Indian Premier League work?

Each team plays 22 matches in a tournament, with four teams playing in a league and four teams playing in a cup. Each match has a scheduled time and a fixed venue. All matches have a fixed number of overs and a fixed number of runs, with the winning team being the one that scores the most runs. There is also a fixed number of wickets in a match, and the first team to reach the target score wins. The winner of the league is the team that wins the most matches.