Guide
Cricket’s Three Formats, Explained
Test, ODI and T20. What each format is, how long it lasts, and why fans argue about which one is best.
History
The Story of the IPL, From Idea to Institution
How a bold idea in 2008 grew into the most watched domestic cricket league in the world.
Guide
The Format and the Rules
Twenty overs a side, the powerplay and how an IPL season is organised from the first match to the final.
Guide
What the IPL Is
The story of a league that reshaped cricket, in plain terms for anyone who is new to it.
Guide
Landmark Moments
The innings, spells and seasons that built the legend of the IPL.
Guide
The Ten Franchises
A short primer on each of the ten teams, their cities and the place they hold in the league's history.
Guide
The Auction, Explained
How franchises build their squads, and what the budgets, retentions and bidding paddles really mean.