IPL 2026 Complete Guide: History, Format, Teams, Captains, Records & All You Need To Know
Indian Premier League IPL is not just a cricket tournament. It is the biggest T20 league in the world and a 2-month festival for cricket fans. IPL 2026 is the 19th season and it is bigger than ever. If you want to know everything about IPL 2026 - history, format, all 10 teams with captains, biggest records, and why IPL is special - then read this complete guide. 1. What is IPL? History of Indian Premier League IPL was started by BCCI in 2008 after India won the first T20 World Cup in 2007. Lalit Modi was the founder and brain behind IPL. The first season had 8 teams and it was played in April-May 2008. Rajasthan Royals won the first IPL trophy under Shane Warne. In just 18 years, IPL became a $10+ billion brand. Now in 2026, IPL is the 2nd most valuable sports league in the world after NFL. The reason is simple: Big money, world-class players from 15 countries, drama, Bollywood, and pure entertainment. Every year IPL gives new stars and new records. 2. IPL 2026 Format & Structure E...