| The show has begun with Indian premier league | | | | 4. Kings XI Punjab |
| carnival in Cape Town. Due to the security reasons | | | | 5. Mumbai Indians |
| and elections in India, IPL has chosen a new | | | | 6. Chennai Super Kings |
| destination- South Africa. It was started by Board of | | | | 7. Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Cricket Control in India (BCCI) last year. It is new | | | | 8. Deccan Chargers |
| format of cricket called Twenty 20. | | | | Lalit Modi, is the chairman of this league. It has |
| It is a multi-billion dollar affair, which is not all about | | | | emerged as the richest cricket league because it |
| cricket. It is also loaded with glamour, entertainment | | | | offers US$ 12 million prize money to the winning |
| and passion. This provides the ultimate fiesta to all | | | | team. The runner-ups will get US$ 6 million. Two |
| the cricket fans in India and abroad. | | | | teams who lose the semi-finals will earn US$ 3 Million |
| There are eight teams representing various regions | | | | each. Even the teams who lose the game will also |
| of India, participating in the league. The team is | | | | receive attractive prize money of US$ 1 Million. |
| combined with the stars from around the world and | | | | The title sponsor for the league was won by Indian |
| the boys of Indian domestic cricket. Each team | | | | real estate tycoon, DLF Universal. Hence, the IPL is |
| includes eight foreign players, out of which four | | | | also called DLF IPL cricket. All the teams are sold to |
| players may be selected for each match. The teams | | | | big names like Shah Rukh Khan, Pretiy Zinta, etc, |
| should have minimum four players from their region. | | | | through bidding. All expenses of the team are to be |
| It helps youngsters, learn from their seniors in order | | | | handled by these people, as they are the owners of |
| to improve their game. The teams include: | | | | their respective teams. |
| 1. Delhi Daredevils | | | | IPL is about cricket plus entertainment. It is all set to |
| 2. Rajasthan Royals | | | | entertain the cricket fans all over the globe. |
| 3. Kolkata Knight Riders | | | | |