The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested annually by franchise teams representing Indian cities. The league, founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2008, is scheduled over April and May of each year.[N 1][4]
The IPL is the most-watched Twenty20 league worldwide. In 2010, the IPL became the first sporting event to be broadcast live on YouTube. The brand value of the 2014 Indian Premier League was estimated to be US$7.2 billion.[5] Rajeev Shukla was made the Chairman of Indian Premier League in 2008. But, following the scandal over alleged corruption and spot-fixing in the IPL, Shukla resigned as its chairman on 1 June 2013.[6]
Of the 11 teams to have competed since its inception, five have won the title at least once. Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings have won twice while Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers have won once. Mumbai Indians are the current champions having won the 2015 season.[7]
Shane Watson is the only player to lead most runs,[8] most wickets,[9] highest score,[10] highest batting average,[11] most sixes,[12] for a team in T20, as well as the only player to win the Man of the Tournament award twice.
