Amazing facts about Indian Premier League (IPL)

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to begin today with a grand event. The event will witness an array of Bollywood and International stars. Some of the well known names are Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandes, Katrina Kaif, Yo Yo Honey Singh, American singer Chris Brown. The gala event will be starting from 7:30 pm at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI), Worli, and Mumbai.

The eight teams that are participating in IPL are Gujarat Lions, Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad. This year Pune Supergiants and Gujarat Lions will make their IPL debuts.
On this occasion, we thought to highlight some interesting facts about IPL season 9 and previous seasons.

• Indian Premier League ( IPL ) established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and it’s 1st season began in 2008.
  
  
• Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals have been eliminated from past two years over Spot fixing charges. 
• Three teams who have won IPL Trophy twice are Chennai Super Kings ( 2013 & 2015), Kolkata Knight Riders (2012 & 2014 ), Mumbai Indians ( 2013 & 2015 ).
• Till date three teams ( Excluding New teams ) who haven’t won IPL yet are Delhi Dare Devils, Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Rajasthan Royals were the winners of IPL Season one in 2008.
• Last year Winner of IPL Season : Mumbai Indians ( 2015 )
• Total Venues for IPL Season9 is : 10
• Total Matches for IPL Season9 is : 60
• Total Players for IPL Season9 : 182
• Sponsored money for all 8 teams players is approx Rs 462 crores
• Prize Money for winner of IPL Season9 is Rs 20 Crores.
• In IPL Season9 most expensive player is Virat Kohli with Rs.15 Crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore
• IPL season 8 generated 1000 crore revenue through ads is 1000 crores. This year expected revenue through ads is 1200 crores.
• Final Match will be held on May 29, 2016

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