Cricket is just not a game it is an emotion among people. In the whole world cricket is played in different types of tournaments such as one day cricket tournament (ODIs), test cricket, and most famous twenty20 internationals(T20Is). T20I tournament comes under the list of most famous and watched tournaments across the world, because teams of different counties took part in an single league tournament which makes it more attractive hence watched. The T20I league is consider the lucrative business venture however it attracts millions of fans, sponsors and players.
Throughout the years most of the cricket playing countries come forward with their own T20I league set up. It is make sure by cricket board that players will get their reward for performing well.
In this article we will talk about the top 10 league T20I tournaments in the world.
Top 10 T20 Cricket League in The World
1. Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Originated: 2008
- Administrator: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Format: T20
- Most successful: Chennai Super Kings; Mumbai Indians
The global phenomenon IPL was started in the year 2008 with the patriation of eight teams. The administration control of league is managed by (BCCI) board control for cricket in India. The Indian Premier League is one of the prominent T20 cricket leagues that held annually. This league is designed by Lalit Modi and launched by BCCI.
2. Big Bash League (BBL)
- Originated: 2011-12
- Administrator: Cricket Australia
- Format: T20
- Most successful: Perth Scorchers
The Big Blash League was also known KFC Big Bash League. The league was launched in Australia in 2011. The league features eight city-based teams that compete with each other in round-robin and knockout formats. BBL generates around $60 million in revenue annually.
3. Pakistan Super League (PSL)
- Originated: 2016
- Administrator: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
- Format: T20
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) was started in the year 2016 the league, and it is managed by the Pakistan Cricket Board PCB. It is believed that in the past years, Pakistan super league faces significant challenges to sustain its position globally. The revenue of PSL is approximately $36 million per year.
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4. Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
- Originated: 2012
- Administrator: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
- Format: T20
Bangladesh Premier League was started in the year of 2012 and it is managed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board BCB. The BPL has a huge impact in raising the profile of Bangladesh. The BPL annually generates $10-15 Million annually.
5. Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
- Originated: 2013
- Administrator: Cricket West Indies
- Format: T20
The Caribbean Premier League was started in the year of 2013 and it is managed by Cricket West Indies. In T20 format the Caribbean Premier League brings the prompt atmosphere of Caribbean Cricket. In the CPL 6 Caribbean countries showcase the cricketing talent.
6. Lanka Premier League (LPL)
- Originated: 2020
- Administrator: Sri Lanka Cricket Association
- Format: T20
The Lanka Premier League was first played in 2020. The motive of LPL is to help local players to get noticed. The Sri Lankan Cricket Association brings international players to Sri Lanka for performing in the LPL league. The T20 LPL league supports the entire country.
7. The international T20 league (ILT-20)- UAE
- Originated: 2023
- Administrator: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Format: T20
The international League T20 was first founded in 2022. The first T20 league was played in the year of 2023 between 6 teams in United Arab Emirates. The league is managed by Emirates Cricket board (ECB).
8. SA20 South Africa
- Originated: 2023
- Administrator: Cricket South Africa (SA)
- Format: T20
The SA20 match was first played in the year of 2023 in South Africa. It is managed by the administrator of cricket South Africa. Earlier the SA20 was considered as a failed league but IPL teams invested in it and make it popular across the world.
9. Major League Cricket (MLC)
- Originated: 2023
- Administrator: American cricket Enterprises (ACE)
- Format: T20
The major Cricket League (MLC) was first played in the year of 2023 in the United States. The administrator of the league is American cricket Enterprises. In MLC 6 teams of the country compete with each other.
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10. The Hundred- England
- Originated: 2021
- Administrator: England and Cricket board
- Format: T20
The hundred is a T20 league which is founded in the year of 2021. The United Kingdom based League is managed by England and Cricket board. The Hundred is the only League that is played in 100 ball format that is why its name is the hundred. The league attracts mostly the younger fans. This is a together men send women’s running League.
