Interesting Facts About IPL

The BCCI founded the IPL with the purpose of stopping the ICL organized by ZEE Entertainment Enterprises, which got started in 2007.

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The IPL committee broadcasted IPL matches live on YouTube in 2010.

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When it comes to taking the most catches in IPL, Suresh Raina tops the tally with 109 catches.

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Indian star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has affected the most number of run-outs in the history of IPL, 21.

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Chennai Super Kings is the only franchise that hasn’t changed its skipper since its participation in IPL.

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