Published By: Rohit Chatterjee

Indian Premier League: The Differentiating Factors Compared to Other Domestic T20 Leagues

Indian Premier League, commonly known as IPL, is one of the most prestigious leagues in the world. It has redefined the rules of entertainment and expanded the boundaries for fun. The game of cricket is lived by many, and when it is repackaged by IPL in glamorous and fun-filled packaging, it becomes a rage

The Indian Premier League, a global phenomenon, is the most popular cricket league in the world. It transcends borders, providing entertainment to cricket enthusiasts worldwide. The brainchild of Lalit Modi and further developed by BCCI, the IPL has soared to unprecedented heights, a testament to its universal appeal. 

Started in 2008, the league consists of different franchisees that fight to win the cup. It is just like a Bollywood movie, with perfectly fined ingredients such as action, dance, drama, romance, heartbreak, and friendship. It is worth knowing that several countries have started their own cricket league on the basis of IPL, but none of them have been nearly as successful as this one. What makes the IPL different from other cricket leagues? Let’s find out.

Entertainment value

IPL offers more entertainment than any other league. It is as simple as that. Franchisees are owned by people such as Shah Rukh Khan and Nita Ambani which makes it interesting. The league is a perfect amalgamation of Bollywood and cricket, two things which is loved most by the Indians. 

DJ Ravish, one of the famous DJs who have ripping the IPL stage with his brilliant mix of music

The league was the first in the world to introduce cheerleaders and post match parties which were a source of glamour and entertainment. The Bollywood franchisee owners make the rivalry more interesting and whenever they come to cheer their team, it excites the viewers. The entertainment value of IPL thus is more than any other cricket league.

Star-studded teams

No other league in the world has as many cricketers as IPL. The popular cricket league calls big cricket stars from all over the world and together they form a huge cluster. It happens easily as franchisee spends crores of money in buying the players. No other league in the world is as rich as IPL and perhaps that is why it gets many superstars.

State vs. state

India is a big country where everything happens every few kilometres. Unlike other countries, every state in India has a different language, food, culture, faith, and history, and because of this, despite being Indians, the people love their home states. Therefore, a sort of rivalry exists between the people when it comes to the comparison of states. For example, the Bengalis of West Bengal and the Odias of Odisha fight over who the actual inventor of ‘roshogollas’ is. It seems like a trivial issue but for both parties, it isn’t! Or, how can we forget the differences between North India and South India and how people