How the IPL Works: A Beginner's Guide
Teams, format, points and playoffs, explained in one read.
We're cricket fans writing for cricket fans. IPL Club explains, celebrates and keeps track of the Indian Premier League, from the auction table to the final over.
Since 2008, the IPL has grown from a bold experiment into one of the biggest events in world sport. It also moves fast. Rules change, squads are rebuilt at every mega auction, and records that stood for a decade can fall in a single evening.
IPL Club keeps up so you don't have to. We publish clear explainers for new fans, deep dives for regulars, and a record book for anyone who likes to argue about numbers.
Well, three of them. The ones that matter most.
Scores, stats and records are checked against official scorecards before we publish. When something changes or we get it wrong, we update the article.
Every franchise has a story. We write for all ten fan bases, with no favourites, and explain the game so newcomers can enjoy it as much as lifelong fans.
IPL Club is not affiliated with the BCCI, the IPL or any team. Our opinions are our own, and we'll always tell you when something is analysis rather than fact.
A few of our most-read pieces, one from each corner of the site.
Teams, format, points and playoffs, explained in one read.
HistoryEighteen finals, seven winners and two five-time dynasties.
ProfileFive titles, the most matches and a bond with Chennai like no other.
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