IPL 2017 is here! All You Need to Know about the Biggest T20 League

The stage is set and we are ready to welcome the 2017 edition of the professional Twenty20 Cricket League, Indian Premier League (IPL). Now in its 10th year, the biggest cricketing league in the world, IPL is scheduled to start from the 5^th of April and will continue till the 21^st of May. Get ready for 47 days of absorbing cricket and general entertainment. For the Brits, it could be a chance to see their cricketing heroes in action as eight top English players are set to appear at the IPL this year. In fact, Ben Stokes became the IPL’s most expensive foreign player when one of the teams, Rising Pune Supergiants bought him for £1.7m. Here’s more on the cash-rich league.

Teams

IPL has eight teams representing eight different cities in India.

• Delhi Daredevils
• Gujarat Lions
• Kings XI Punjab
• Kolkata Knight Riders
• Mumbai Indians
• Rising Pune Supergiant
• Royal Challengers Bangalore
• Sunrisers Hyderabad

Venues

Eden Gardens –Located in the ancient city of Kolkata, the Eden Gardens is a pilgrimage for cricket lovers from across the world. With a seating capacity of around 70,000, the stadium has been hosting cricket and football matches since its establishment in 1864.

Feroz Shah Kotla – Located in the capital city Delhi, Feroz Shah Kotla is one of the oldest international cricket stadiums in India. It is located close to several of the city’s major tourist attractions.

Green Park – The ‘Woolmer’s Turf’, Green Park Stadium is a 45,000-capacity cricket stadium in Kanpur, a commercial hub in Central India.

Holkar Stadium – Located in Indore, a key tourist destination in Central India, the stadium has hosted several domestic and international matches over the years.

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium – Located in the heart of Bangalore, one of India’s thriving commercial and IT hubs, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium is a large cricket stadium hosting matches throughout the year.

Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium – Located in the city of Pune, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a recent addition to the list of cricket stadiums in India.

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium – Located in Mohali near Chandigarh, a well-known tourist destination in northern India, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is a relatively smaller cricket stadium with seating capacity of around 25,000.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium – It is located in Hyderabad, India’s leading IT hub. Boasting a seating capacity of 45,000 spectators, the stadium regularly hosts T20s, ODIs, and test matches.

Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium – Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is a famous cricket ground in Rajkot, Gujarat – one of the country’s major business and tourist hubs.

Wankhede Stadium – Located in Mumbai, India’s financial capital and gateway to top travel destinations, Wankhede Stadium is a large cricket stadium which has hosted numerous high profile matches. The notable 2011 Cricket World Cup Final was held here.

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