Indian Premier League (IPL) All Seasons Winners Runner ups and Player of the Tournaments
Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most well-known sporting events in the cricketing world, a professional Twenty20 cricket competition in India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) established the IPL in 2007, and the inaugural season began in 2008. Since then, the IPL has gained prominence, drawing some of the world’s top cricket players and a sizable fan base. We’ll examine the IPL’s history in this article, from its inaugural season in 2008 to its fifteenth season in 2022.
IPL SEASON 1
The Indian Premier League’s inaugural season took place in 2008, with eight teams representing different cities in India. The teams were Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, and Deccan Chargers. The tournament was a huge success, with Rajasthan Royals winning the championship by beating Chennai Super Kings in the final. Shane Watson was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 2
The second season of the IPL was held in 2009 in South Africa due to security concerns in India. The tournament was won by Deccan Chargers, who defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. Adam Gilchrist was named the player of the tournament for his consistent performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 3
The third season of the IPL was held in India in 2010, with Chennai Super Kings winning the championship by beating Mumbai Indians in the final. Sachin Tendulkar was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 4
The fourth season of the IPL was held in India in 2011, with Chennai Super Kings winning the championship again by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. Chris Gayle was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 5
The fifth season of the IPL was held in India in 2012, with Kolkata Knight Riders winning the championship by beating Chennai Super Kings in the final. Sunil Narine was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 6
The sixth season of the IPL was held in India in 2013, with Mumbai Indians winning the championship by beating Chennai Super Kings in the final. Shane Watson was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 7
The seventh season of the IPL was held in India in 2014, with Kolkata Knight Riders winning the championship again by beating Kings XI Punjab in the final. Glenn Maxwell was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 8
The eighth season of the IPL was held in India in 2015, with Mumbai Indians winning the championship again by beating Chennai Super Kings in the final. Andre Russell was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 9
The ninth season of the IPL was held in India in 2016, with Sunrisers Hyderabad winning the championship by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final. Virat Kohli was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 10
The tenth season of the IPL was held in India in 2017, with Mumbai Indians winning the championship for the third time by beating Rising Pune Supergiants in the final. Ben Stokes was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 11
The eleventh season of the IPL was held in India in 2018, with Chennai Super Kings winning the championship for the third time by beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Sunil Narine was named the player of the tournament for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 12
The twelfth season of the IPL was held in India in 2019, with Mumbai Indians winning the championship for the fourth time by beating Chennai Super Kings. The Mumbai Indians won the IPL championship for the fourth time, becoming the most successful team in the history of the tournament. They were led by Rohit Sharma, who was the top run-scorer for the team with 405 runs in 15 innings. Jasprit Bumrah, the team’s star fast bowler, was the top wicket-taker for the team with 19 wickets in 16 innings. The player of the tournament award was given to Andre Russell of the Kolkata Knight Riders.
IPL SEASON 13
The thirteenth season of the IPL was held in the United Arab Emirates in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was played behind closed doors, and Mumbai Indians won the championship for the fifth time by beating Delhi Capitals in the final. The player of the tournament was awarded to Jofra Archer of the Rajasthan Royals for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 14
The fourteenth season of the IPL was held in India in 2021, amidst strict COVID-19 protocols. Mumbai Indians, who were the defending champions, failed to make it to the playoffs, and Chennai Super Kings emerged as the champions for the fourth time by beating Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. The player of the tournament was awarded to Harshal Patel of the Royal Challengers Bangalore for his consistent performances throughout the tournament.
IPL SEASON 15
The fifteenth season of the IPL was held in India in 2022, with a total of 10 teams competing for the championship. One of the biggest changes for the 15th season was the addition of two new teams, which increased the total number of teams to 10. Gujrat Titans became the Champion of IPL 2022 beating Rajasthan Royals. Jos Buttler was the player of the Tournament.
TAKEAWAY
In conclusion, the IPL has come a long way since its establishment in 2008. The tournament has evolved into one of the most popular sports events in the world, attracting a massive following of fans and some of the world’s best cricket players. With the addition of two new teams and changes to the tournament format, the upcoming season promises to be one of the most exciting IPL seasons to date. Fans can expect to witness some thrilling cricketing action as the teams battle it out to claim the coveted IPL championship.
