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What Is the IPL? Indian Premier League Cricket Explained
In brief
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional T20 franchise cricket league in India run with BCCI oversight. Teams buy players in auctions; the season is one of the world’s most-watched cricket products.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional T20 franchise cricket league in India run with BCCI oversight. Teams buy players in auctions; the season is one of the world’s most-watched cricket products.
How does the IPL work?
Franchise cricket stats are separate from international caps.
How is IPL different from international cricket?
Schedules and playing conditions are published each season.
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026. Re-check linked official sources before citing figures.
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When is the IPL season?
Usually in the first half of the year — confirm the current season calendar.
Can anyone buy a team?
Franchise ownership is a closed commercial process, not open to the public.
Where are live scores?
Official IPL site and our India live-score guides.
Sources
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