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Get set to soak in the ultimate cricket thrill this March as the world gets ready for the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League. As the nation gears up to host this glamourous cricket event, we take a closer look at all the excitement and prospective battles that lie ahead. While the usual suspects are always at their best, we expect to see some new names shine and win us over with their raw skill and talents. Every IPL match is different and almost never was a predictable winner on the IPL schedule. In a sport where venues can make a big difference, the IPL schedule is twice as exciting to watch a team play at their home game and snatch a win from the giants of the tournament.

Indian Premier League Facts:

• IPL Start Year – 2008
• Number of Teams – 8
• Most Successful Team – Mumbai Indians, 4 times IPL Winner
• Most runs scored in an Innings – Royal Challengers Bangalore (263 Runs vs Pune Warriors India)
• Most Runs scored in IPL – Virat Kohli, 5412 runs in 169 Innings
• Most Wickets taken in IPL – Lasith Malinga, 170 wickets in 122 Innings
• Most Sixes – Chris Gayle, 326 Sixes
• Highest score in IPL – Chris Gayle, 175 runs
• Best Bowling in an Innings – Alzarri Joseph, (6/12 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Indian Premier League Match Schedule 2020:

A quick look at the VIVO IPL 2020 Teams:

The 2020 edition of the tournament will see the classic IPL table of the original entrants of the league, Sunrisers Hyderabad being the latest addition to the list after their debut in 2013. So, delve into the strengths of the eight playing teams and their top cricket players.

Chennai Super Kings:
The Chepauk Stadium thunders with the roar of the fans and the atmosphere is absolutely electric at every Chennai Super Kings home game. Led by MS Dhoni, the team has benefited from his charisma and tact, thereby, winning hearts even at matches away from home. Coached by Stephen Fleming, the team is the most successful team of the Indian Premier League. With three IPL championship titles, two Champions League T20 titles and five-time IPL runners-up, they are the team to beat this season. Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Shane Watson are some of the biggest names in the game and the top performers of the team. A sense of dependability and will to win has propelled the Chennai Super Kings to the top of the IPL point table and across the final hurdle on multiple occasions.

Delhi Capitals:
Formally known as the Delhi Daredevils, this IPL team represents the nation’s capital and has been part of the Indian Premier League since the year of inception. Good fortune has almost never favoured the team and even with the likes of Virendra Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, they have managed to put up a rather mediocre show on the IPL points table in the past. The team initially started off with a bang as they reached the semi-finals consecutively in 2008 and 2009 but the last few years have been disappointing. To make up for the past performances, the 2020 Delhi Capitals squad includes a decent mix of batsmen and all-rounders. To name a few, Shikhar Dhawan’s presence in the team will be a boost to the batting order, while Ajinkya Rahane is a brilliant addition to the batting department. Kagiso Rabada & R Ashwin will be leading the bowling dept this season. Coached by Australian great Ricky Ponting and a new reimagined team branding, the team will look to shake off their negatives and return to their winning ways.

Mumbai Indians:
The Mumbai Indians are one of the most decorated teams of the Indian Premier League due to their massive fan following and an illustrious lineup of players. The past lineup included some of the game’s biggest names like Sachin Tendulkar, Shaun Pollock, and Sanath Jayasuriya. The team initially had a slow start but in the last few years, they have risen on the IPL standings to be one of the title contenders. Hard work paid off for the team and they earned themselves the IPL title on four occasions with a Champions League T20 title win on two occasions. They are also the only team to defeat the Chennai Super Kings thrice at the IPL finals. The 2020 squad of the Mumbai Indians includes star players being Kieron Pollard, Rohit Sharma, Lasith Malinga, and Chris Lynn. Kiwis Trent Boult and Mitchell McClenaghan will strengthen the team’s bowling line up while Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard will take charge to put the big runs on the board.

Kings XI Punjab:
The Kings XI Punjab team represents the mighty state of Punjab. The roaring lions on the team’s crest are a testimony to their undying spirit and warrior ways. The KXIP team is jointly owned by multiple businessmen and companies, but the most popular of them all is Bollywood actress Preity Zinta. Since the beginning, the Kings XI Punjab team has had a roller coaster ride in Indian Premier League. From starting off as semi-finalists in season one, they gradually dipped to the bottom of the table in the years to come. They resurged to the top in 2014 and even made an appearance in the Champions League T20 but only to fall back down to the bottom of the table in the years to follow. The 2020 squad is led by KL Rahul, and the team’s batting order will be made stronger with the retaining of Chris Gayle and Glen Maxwell. On the bowling front, reliable Mohammed shami will be expected to lead the attack.

Kolkata Knight Riders:
Owned by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta, the KKR team carry the flag for the east. Representing the charming city of Kolkata, the Kolkata Knight Riders had a dull start in the tournament but eventually managed to reinvent themselves to win the championship in 2012 and 2014. The KKR squad has been home to some of the biggest names in cricket like Gautam Gambhir, Sourav Ganguly and Brendon McCullum. The 2020 Kolkata Knight Riders squad does not fall short of big names and they look set to take a shot at winning the title. Dinesh Karthik, Shubman gill, Eoin Morgan, and Andre Russell are some of the key players to watch out for this season. Key new additions to the team are batting specialist Tom Banton, and bowler likes Pat Cummins & Shubham Mavi.

Rajasthan Royals:
After winning the championship in the inaugural tournament back in 2008, the Rajasthan Royals squad have struggled to match up to the level of the other teams in the league. A third-place finish in 2013 has been the best they could achieve in the last few years but this is a team that is surely thirsty to regain the title. The 2020 squad sees a healthy mix of batsmen, bowlers and all-rounders. Andrew Tye, Tom Curran and David Miller are some of the key new players in the team. With Steve Smith being hailed as the New Captain,the team will be raring to make a mark in this season. With Players like Robin Uthappa, Sanju Samson & Ben stokes in the team it might be difficult for the opposition to contain them. Coached by Andrew McDonald, the team is set to take on another season of the IPL with hopes to finish strong.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:
The Royal Challengers Bangalore have always been a big team with average results. Owned by United Spirits, the team has had some of Indian Cricket’s finest players like Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble. The 2020 RCB team includes some big hitters and excellent bowlers. To name a few, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli will be joined by IPL favourite AB de Villiers. A consistent partnership between the two and the supporting performance from the rest of the batting order will be highly essential for the team to put up some big numbers on the board. Aaron finch, Chris Morris, Pavan Deshpande are among the new additions to the team. Key players retained from last year are Parthiv Patel, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube and Navdeep Saini. The Royal Challengers Bangalore team is coached by Simon Katich. His former experience as assistant coaching for Kolkata Knight Riders makes him a good choice for the role. In 2020, the RCB squad will be looking to break the jinx of second-place finishes and cross the final hurdle to win the championship.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Making their debut in 2013, the Sunrisers Hyderabad are the newest team in terms of tenure in the IPL. Replacing the Deccan Chargers, the team quickly became one of the title-worthy underdogs of the IPL. Winning the IPL championship in 2016, they have maintained their feisty form in the last few years. Making little changes at the 2020 auction, the team bought just a few new players and retained the majority of the 2019 squad. Kiwi batsmen Kane Williamson is the Sunrisers Hyderabad captain for 2020 and he will be supported by Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey and David Warner. Vijay Shankar with his impressive debut in the last world cup & his all-rounder abilities, in particular, will be essential to the team’s performance. Afghani star bowler Rashid Khan will lead the bowling attack for the SRH and will look to make every over count. Despite the lack of big names, the Sunrisers Hyderabad team have never failed to surprise. Hence, this will be one team to watch out for this season.

Indian Premier League FAQ:

Which team won the first Indian Premier League?
Rajasthan Royals won the first Indian Premier League in 2008 under the leadership of Shane Warne.

When was IPL started?
IPL was started by the Board of Control for Cricket in 2008, India.

Which is the best team in the IPL?
Mumbai Indians can be considered as the best team in IPL as they have been the IPL Winner four times in the history of IPL.

What is the Fair Play Award in IPL?
The Fair Play Award is an annual cricket award in IPL given to the team which has the highest points. The teams are given points by Umpires during the matches for their spirit of the game. Sunrisers Hyderabad was the latest winner of the IPL Fair Play Award in 2019.

Who has hit most sixes in all the IPL tournaments?
Chris Gayle holds the record of 326 sixes in all IPL Seasons, which is the most number of sixes by a player. Apart from him, AB de Villiers & MS Dhoni have 212 & 209 sixes respectively under their name.

What is Purple Cap in IPL?
Purple Cap is an annual award given to the bowler who has taken the most number of wickets in a Season of the Indian Premier League.

What is Orange Cap in IPL?
Orange Cap is an annual award given to the batsman who has scored the most number of runs in a Season of the Indian Premier League.