With the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) just one day away, the excitement among fans is through the roof. While the tournament will see the return of some great and well-known players, the 17th edition also presents some new faces, who bring incredible promise. As the days come closer, here in this article, we will look at some in teresting stats and facts related to number one in the Indian Premier League.
1st Indian to win Orange Cap – Sachin Tendulkar
Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar became the first Indian and the first captain to win the Orange Cap in the 2010 season. Tendulkar smashed 618 runs in 15 matches and took the Mumbai Indians into their maiden final. But unfortunately, the MI suffered a crushing defeat and the Super Kings won their maiden IPL title.
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1 appearance in the IPL Final – Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals
In IPL’s 16-year history, the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have made just one appearance in the tournament’s final where both teams suffered defeats. The Kings reached the summit clash in 2014 but lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. In contrast, the Capitals made it to the IPL 2020 final but were defeated by the Mumbai Indians.
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IPL champion in 1st season – Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans
Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are the only two teams which have won the IPL in their maiden season in the tournament. The Shane Warne-led Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings in the final of the inaugural IPL season. 14 years later, the Gujarat Titans took down the Royals in the IPL 2022 final to win the title in their first season in the tournament.
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1 team across 16 years of IPL – Virat Kohli
Indian cricketing great Virat Kohli is the only player to participate in every season of the IPL for just one team – Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kohli was picked up in the draft after the 2008 auction by the Bengaluru-based franchise and has played every season for them since then. In his 16-year tenure, Kohli has played 237 matches, scoring 7263 runs, the most in IPL history.
