- Started in 2008, it is a Twenty20 cricket tournament where 8 different franchise teams participate for the title under the supervision of a BCCI appointed officer. It is the most-watched Twenty20 cricket league in the world and also known for its commercial success.
- · Chennai Super Kings, CSK
- · Delhi Daredevils, DD
- · Kings XI Punjab, KXIP
- · Kolkata Knight Riders, KKR
- · Mumbai Indians, MI
- · Rajasthan Royals, RR
- · Royal Challengers Bangalore, RCB
- · Sunrisers Hyderabad, SRH
- It has been marred by controversies since the time of its inception including charges of corruption, spot-fixing, match-fixing among others.