Here is a comprehensive article on the complete history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), including all teams, fan following, squad owners, and IPL records, as well as the 2024 IPL winning prices:




Indian Premier League (IPL) - A Complete History


The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India that was founded in 2008. The league has since become one of the most popular and lucrative cricket leagues in the world, with a huge following in India and around the globe.


Teams:


1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

 Owned by N. Srinivasan (India Cements), CSK is one of the most successful teams in the IPL, with four titles (2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021).

2. Delhi Capitals (DC):

 Owned by Parth Jindal (JSW Group), DC has been a consistent performer in the IPL, reaching the playoffs several times.

3. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP):

 Owned by KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited (KPH Sports), KXIP has had a mixed bag of performances over the years.

4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

 Owned by Shah Rukh Khan (Red Chillies Entertainment), KKR has won two titles (2012 and 2014).

5. Mumbai Indians (MI):

 Owned by Reliance Industries (Mukesh Ambani), MI is the most successful team in the IPL, with five titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020).

6. Rajasthan Royals (RR):

 Owned by Emerging Media (Manoj Badale), RR won the inaugural IPL title in 2008.

7. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):

 Owned by Diageo (United Spirits), RCB has been a consistent performer in the IPL, reaching the playoffs several times.

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

 Owned by Sun TV Network (Kalanithi Maran), SRH won the title in 2016.

9. Gujarat Titans (GT):

 Owned by CVC Capital Partners, GT is a new team that was added to the IPL in 2022.

10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG);

 Owned by RPSG Group, LSG is a new team that was added to the IPL in 2022.


Fan Following:


The IPL has a massive fan following in India and around the world. Each team has its own loyal fan base, with some teams having a larger following than others. The Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are some of the most popular teams in the league, with a huge following in India and around the world.


Squad Owners:


1. Chennai Super Kings

 - N. Srinivasan (India Cements)

2. Delhi Capitals -

 Parth Jindal (JSW Group)

3. Kings XI Punjab -

 KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited (KPH Sports)

4. Kolkata Knight Riders -

 Shah Rukh Khan (Red Chillies Entertainment)

5. Mumbai Indians -

 Reliance Industries (Mukesh Ambani)

6. Rajasthan Royals -

 Emerging Media (Manoj Badale)

7. Royal Challengers Bangalore -

 Diageo (United Spirits)

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad -

 Sun TV Network (Kalanithi Maran)

9. Gujarat Titans -

 CVC Capital Partners

10. Lucknow Super Giants -

 RPSG Group


IPL Records:


- Most successful team: Mumbai Indians (5 titles)

- Most runs scored: Virat Kohli (RCB) - 6,283 runs

- Most wickets taken: Lasith Malinga (MI) - 170 wickets

- Highest score: RCB (263/5) vs. PWI (2013)

- Lowest score: RCB (49) vs. KKR (2017)


2024 IPL Winning Prices:


- Winner: ₹20 crore (US$2.5 million)

- Runner-up: ₹12.5 crore (US$1.6 million)

- Third place: ₹8.75 crore (US$1.1 million)

- Fourth place: ₹6.25 crore (US$800,000)


Note: The winning prices are subject to change and may vary depending on the IPL governing council's decisions.


IPL History:


The IPL was founded in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a response to the Indian Cricket League (ICL), a rival cricket league that was founded in 2007. The IPL has since become one of the most popular and lucrative cricket leagues in the world, with a huge following in India and around the globe