The IPL, Explained
The IPL
Format, teams, the auction and the moments that built it. Read it in order or jump to the chapter you need.
The Guide, Chapter by Chapter
01
What the IPL Is
The story of a league that reshaped cricket, in plain terms for anyone who is new to it.
6 min
02
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.
7 min
03
The Auction, Explained
How franchises build their squads, and what the budgets, retentions and bidding paddles really mean.
8 min
04
The Ten Franchises
A short primer on each of the ten teams, their cities and the place they hold in the league's history.
10 min
05
Landmark Moments
The innings, spells and seasons that built the legend of the IPL.
9 min
The Ten Franchises
A short primer on each team’s identity and history.
MI
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai
CSK
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai
RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Bengaluru
KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata
DC
Delhi Capitals
Delhi
PK
Punjab Kings
Mohali
RR
Rajasthan Royals
Jaipur
SH
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Hyderabad
GT
Gujarat Titans
Ahmedabad
LSG
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow