Cricket has faced a tremendous change in the last two decades. The game's shorter formats attract cricket fans worldwide, as they don't have to wait for the results for four to five days. T20 had an enormous response from the broadcasting rights, too also. Due to the high population in Asian cricket-playing countries like India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, the boards of the respective countries focused on promoting domestic cricket. Also, this serves as an opportunity to learn more about cricket and gain some experience, as they interact with cricket players and coaches from different nations. So here we present you the top 10 cricket leagues at present:
10. T10 League
The T10 league used to play in the United Arab Emirates, which T Ten Sports Management owns. It is the game's shortest format, where ten overs get played in each innings. The league was launched in 2017 and has played for four consecutive years. The league has eight teams competing for the title. It has players from different nations like Imran Tahir, Dwayne Bravo, Nicholas Pooran, etc. The Northern Warriors, led by Nicholas Pooran, is the most successful team with two titles.
9. Global T20 League
The Global T20 league is a Twenty-Twenty league played in Canada. It launched in the year 2018. Six teams, composed of four Canadian and international players, compete for the title. The GT20 league commonly calls it. International cricketers like Darren Sammy, George Bailey, Yuvraj Singh played in this league. The Vancouver Knights team, led by Sohaib Malik, won the first title in 2018. Asian Television Network and TSN acquired their television rights.
8. Lanka Premier League
Lanka Premier League is a Sri Lankan-based domestic cricket, which started in 2018. The first and only season played is in 2020. Five teams representing five cities of Sri Lanka compete for the title. Ravin WickramaratneWickramarante is the director of the tournament. The team led by Thisara Perera, Jaffna Stallions emerged as champions defeating Galle Gladiators in the final. Danushka Gunathilaka scored the most runs in that season with 476 runs. Sony Sports acquire its television rights in India.
7. Ramslam T20 Challenge
Ram Slam T20 Challenge, previously known as Standard Bank Pro20 Series and the MiWay T20 Challenge, is a T20 domestic cricket tournament in South Africa. It was first launched in 2003 when Eagles emerged as title winners. The game has six teams competing for the title. The team led by Temba Bavuma, the Imperial Lions, is the current champion of the tournament. The Titans are the most successful, with six titles by their side. Zimbabwe and Impi were the former participants of the game.
6. Bangladesh Premier League
Bangladesh Premier League is a T20 domestic league played in Bangladesh and administered by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Launching the inaugural season in 2012. Seven teams compete twice in the league stage for the title. The teams in the top four spots qualify for the playoffs. The team led by MashrafeMasrafe MortazaMoratazza is the most successful with three titles. Rajshahi Royals, captained by Andre Russel, are the current champions. Mushfiqur Rahim holds the record for most runs in the tournament. Shakib-Al-Hasan picked up most wickets in the matches. Acquiring the broadcasting rights by Fan code in India.
5. Pakistan Super League
Pakistan Super League is a T20 cricket league played in Pakistan. Every season had six teams compete against each other for the title. The tournament launched in 2015. Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, is the most successful team in PSL with two titles. The current champion is Multan Sultans. Babar Azam is the most successful batsman with 2070 runs in PSL. Sony Sports holds broadcasting rights in India.
4. Caribbean Premier League
Caribbean Premier League is the premier T20 domestic cricket held in the Caribbean. It gets launched to replace the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament in 2013. Six teams usually participate in this tournament. The Trinbago Knight Riders, led by Kieron Pollard, is the most successful team in the league. Players from different nations participate in this league. Lendl Simmons scored 2436 runs in CPL, the highest in total runs scored in the tournament. Dwyane Bravo is the bowler in CPL with the most wickets, i.e., 106.
3. T20 Blast
T20 Vitality Blast is a domestic cricket tournament played in England. The England and Wales cricket board establishes this. Surrey Lions emerged as champions in the inaugural season of the Vitality Blast in 2003. Leicestershire Foxes is the most successful in the tournament with three titles. Notts Outlaws of Nottinghamshire county club are the current champions. Sky Sports acquire television rights.
2. Big Bash League
Big Bash League is an Australian domestic T20 cricket. KFC sponsors the tournament, so it's commonly called KFC Big Bash. Played the first season in 2011 – 12. Eight teams participate in the game representing different cities present in Australia. Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers share the position of most successful teams in BBL with three titles. Players from other countries participate in this tournament. The salary cap is 1.6 million in the sixth season. Chris Lynn holds the record of most runs.
1. Indian Premier League
Indian Premier League is the premier domestic T20 cricket league played in India. Launched by the BCCI in 2008. Rajasthan Royals was the first team to be winners of the IPL in 2008. Many international players participate in the tournament. Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, is the most successful team with five titles. Virat Kohli is the most run-scorer in the game. Several young Indian players get a chance to showcase their talents in the IPL. Mumbai Indians are the defending champions. CSK and Mumbai Indians rivalry is fascinating fans all over the world.
