Indian Premier League or IPL, as it is fondly referred to, is a new kid on the

cricket block. A somewhat different version of Twenty20, Indian Premier League

became an instant eye catcher with its launch in April 2008. Created by the Board
of Cricket Control of India, the league is managed by the Vice President, BCCI,
Lalit Modi. Involving players from all across the globe, India Premier League
presented the cricket in its latest avatar.

Starting its first season in April 2008, IPL is all set for its second term,
schedule to get started on April 10, 2009. There were 8 teams ? Royal Bangalore
Challenger, Knight Riders, King XI Punjab, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils,
Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers - in the first season of the
Indian Premier League, which competed against each other. The four winning teams
progressed to the semi finals and the winners from both the semi finals made it to
the finals of the IPL. Rajasthan Royals won the finals and took the Indian Premier
League 2008 trophy home.

The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, commencing on April 10, 2009 is
expected to be more interesting with some of the leading players of the various
teams, taking part in it. The first match will be hosted by the winners of the
last year - Rajasthan Royals - in Jaipur.
May, Fri 22 8 pm 11pm 1st Semi-Final Pretoria
May, Sat 23 8 pm 11pm 2nd Semi-Final Johannesburg
May, Sun 24 8 pm 11pm Indian Premier League 2009 Final Johannesburg