Indian T20 League : The History

Termed as the richest, most sought after and toughest T20 tournament, the Indian T20 League is a multi-franchise T20 league based in India, played during the months of March, April and May.

The first edition of the league took place in 2008. The league has expanded this year, with 2 more teams in addition to the previous eight teams that will take part in the Indian T20 League 2022. This means more matches, more excitement and more fantasy T20 cricket. You can check out the Indian T20 League live score here.

As the new season is almost upon us and starting on March 26, let’s take a look at the Indian Premier T20 League’s history, the teams, previous winners and much more.

Indian T20 League 2022 Mega Auction

The Indian T20 League 2022 will be a 10-team tournament with the addition of 2 new teams - Lucknow and Gujarat. The mega auction took place on 12th and 13th February. The previous 8 teams were allowed a maximum of 4 retentions and the 2 new teams drafted 3 players. Rest of the players' squad were finalized during the auction.

Check out all the team’s squad players list

Indian T20 League Format

With 10 teams in the tournament, teams will be divided into 2 groups. Teams from the same group play with each other twice in a round-robin format in the group stage. Teams from different groups will meet just once drign the group stage.

After the group stage, the top four teams in the points table qualify for play-offs. The format for play-offs is slightly different from the direct knockout format.

Indian T20 League 2022 Match Schedule

The Indian T20 League 2022 will begin on 26th of March, and the final is scheduled for 29th of May. The day games have a start time of 3:30 PM IST, while the evening matches will get underway at 7:30 PM IST.

How to Play Indian Fantasy T20 Premier League on Howzat

Select a virtual team of real players by picking players from the two teams that are going to play and compete with other participants. Your team scores points based on your players’ performance in the match.

Here are the steps on how to play Indian T20 Fantasy League cricket on Howzat:

Indian T20 Fantasy League Points System

Getting the hang of the scoring system is crucial, and it helps you select the right players in your team. Once you understand the scoring system, half the battle is won!

• Batter score points on every run scored, and on hitting a boundary/ six. There are additional points for high strike rates/reaching 50 or 100 and few others.
• Bowlers get points on every wicket taken. There are additional points for bowled/lbw dismissals and few others.
• Fielders are awarded points for catches and run outs while wicket keepers get additional points for stumpings.

If you are a beginner, you should check out the game rules and the Howzat fantasy scoring system.With practice, you can easily become a highly skilled player.

Indian Fantasy T20 Cricket League Winning Tips

Millions of users play the Indian Fantasy League on Howzat. The Indian T20 Fantasy League requires a good knowledge of players and analytical skills to win.

• Pick more top-order batters for the T20 format.
• Select a good number of all-rounders to earn points from both batting and bowling perspectives.
• Go for a good mixture of experienced and new players in your team.
• Choose your captain and vice captain wisely as they give your 2x and 1.5x points, respectively.
• Read Howzat blog posts for a detailed analysis of the game, which includes the team previews, pitch reports, key players and probable 11, etc.

Click here to read more such fantasy cricket tips on how to create your fantasy teams and maximize your chances of winning the Indian T20 fantasy league.

Indian T20 League Winners

Over the past 14 seasons, multiple teams have got their hands on the prestigious Indian T20 League trophy. Because it is regarded as the toughest T20 League among many, the winning team and its key players are celebrated a long time after the tournament is over.

Mumbai is the most successful side, winning the trophy 5 times while Chennai have been winners 4 times, including the last time. Kolkata have won the trophy twice.

Previous Winners of the Indian T20 League

Indian T20 League Orange Cap & Purple Cap Winners

Teams Participating in the Indian T20 League 2022

Starting from this year, there will be a total of 10 teams, representing different cities or regions of India, that compete against each other in the tournament. The teams are owned by popular Bollywood celebrities, industrialists and other big names of the business world.

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