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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular and lucrative cricket tournaments globally. It is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in India, founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2008. The IPL has grown into a massive entertainment event, attracting players, fans, sponsors, and investors from around the world.   Key Features of the IPL: 1. Format : Tournament Structure : The IPL follows a round-robin format, where each team plays a set of league matches against other teams. The top four teams after the group stage qualify for the playoffs , which includes: Qualifier 1 : The top two teams face off for a spot in the final. Eliminator : The 3rd and 4th teams face off, with the loser being eliminated. Qualifier 2 : The loser of Qualifier 1 plays against the winner of the Eliminator for the second spot in the final. Final : The winner of the final becomes the IPL champion. Number of Teams : The league usually consists of 8 to 10 ...