•The Indian Premier League (IPL) revolutionized cricket, becoming a cutting-edge T20 franchise league that brought the game to the masses.
•Launched in 2008 by Lalit Modi under BCCI's aegis, it capitalized on India's 2007 T20 World Cup win and combined cricket with glitz, attracting big names like Shah Rukh Khan.
•Brendon McCullum's explosive 158-run knock in the inaugural match set the stage for IPL's success, followed by underdog stories like RR's 2008 triumph.
•The league expanded from 8 to 10 teams, overcoming challenges like team dissolutions (Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Pune Warriors, Deccan Chargers) and spot-fixing scandals involving CSK and RR.
•IPL continues to grow, with new teams like Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants joining, and iconic teams like CSK, MI, and KKR dominating, while RCB finally clinched their maiden title in 2025.
