IPL
The Night the IPL Was Born
On 18 April 2008, Brendon McCullum smashed an unbeaten 158 off 73 balls for Kolkata in the very first IPL match, launching a league that changed cricket forever.
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Five Titles Each: MI and CSK
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have each won the IPL five times, making them the two most successful teams in the league's history.
Kohli's 973-Run Season
In IPL 2016, Virat Kohli scored 973 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore, including four centuries — still the most runs by anyone in a single IPL season.
Gayle's Unbeaten 175
In 2013, Chris Gayle hit 175 not out off just 66 balls against Pune Warriors, with 17 sixes — the highest individual score in IPL history.
The ₹27 Crore Auction Bid
IPL teams build squads through a live player auction. In November 2024, Lucknow bought Rishabh Pant for ₹27 crore, the highest bid in the auction's history.