The T20 leagues are one of cricket’s most rapidly expanding economic platforms, and they certainly attract a lot of interest on a global scale. In this format, the entertainment value never wanes, and it must be acknowledged that ODI cricket has begun to lose its soul.
Because they conclude fast and push more boundaries, shorter forms are more popular with fans. The prize money involved in various leagues varies, and there is fierce competition among the leagues for popularity.
We look at the 5 most popular T20 leagues in the world.
5. T20 Blast
The English and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) oversees the Twenty20 Blast, which was founded in 2003 and is the first professional T20 cricket competition in the world. Over the years, has had a number of sponsors, and as of 2018, the league’s name has been Vitality T20 Blast. The Warwickshire Bears were defeated by the Surrey Lions in the first Twenty20 league championship game.
4. Caribbean Premier League
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) founded the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2013, and it has since become one of the most watched competitions worldwide. When it comes to the Twenty20 format, West Indies has historically been fairly successful, and many stars have been discovered from the competition and brought into the international system.
3. Pakistan Super League
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) developed the Pakistan Super League, which is one of the cricket leagues that is expanding quickly and is beginning to gain a lot of popularity. Even with the demanding schedule, certain T20 superstars have chosen to participate in the competition, and up to five foreign players can be included in the starting XI, which greatly increases the level of competition.
2. Big Bash League
The Big Bash League (BBL), Cricket Australia’s (CA) top T20 league competition, was launched in 2011 and had its inaugural season in 2011–12. The competition attracts a sizable audience, and the crowd size occasionally astounds. Over the years, the competition has enjoyed tremendous success, and the women’s BBL has also begun.
1. Indian Premier League
Without a question, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most well-known T20 league in existence, and the way the competition has been set up speaks volumes about its popularity. The money involved in the event is relatively considerable compared to the other T20 leagues, even though BCCI has firmly forbidden the Indian contracted players from playing in other leagues.
IPL remains the most popular T20 league
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