Top Unknown Facts About IPL, You Probably Didn’t Know

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not just a cricket tournament—it's a festival for millions of cricket fans in India and around the world. Every season brings new records, emotional highs, and surprising statistics. In this blog, we reveal some of the most intriguing and Top Unknown Facts About IPL that even hardcore fans may not be aware of.

 1. First IPL Match and First Run

The very first IPL match was played on April 18, 2008, between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Brendon McCullum scored an unforgettable 158\*, and he was also the player to score the first-ever run in IPL history.

2. Highest Run Scorer in IPL History

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in IPL history, with over 7500 runs. In 2016 alone, he scored a record-breaking 973 runs in a single season.

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 3. Highest Wicket-Taker in IPL

Yuzvendra Chahal is currently the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, having overtaken legends like Amit Mishra and Dwayne Bravo.

 4. Fastest Fifty in IPL

KL Rahul smashed the fastest half-century in IPL history in just 14 balls against Delhi Daredevils in 2018.

 5. Most Expensive Player in IPL History

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In the IPL 2025 auction, Rishabh Pant was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a whopping ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.

 6. Most Sixes in IPL

Chris Gayle holds the record for the most sixes in IPL history, having hit more than 357 sixes during his career.

 7. Lowest Team Total

Royal Challengers Bangalore hold the unfortunate record for the lowest team score in IPL history—just 49 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.

 8. Most Catches by a Fielder

Suresh Raina has taken over 100 catches as a non-wicketkeeper, making him the leading fielder in IPL history. He is often referred to as “Mr. IPL.”

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 9. Highest Earnings Without Playing

Some players earn crores despite not playing a single match in a season. For example, Tim Southee and Nathan Coulter-Nile have gone entire seasons without featuring in the playing XI but were fully paid.

 10. Longest Winning Streak

Kolkata Knight Riders hold the record for the longest winning streak in a single season, with 9 consecutive wins in 2014.

 11. Most IPL Titles

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are tied for the most IPL titles, each having won the championship five times.

 12. Best All-Round Performance in a Season

In 2013, Shane Watson had an outstanding season with both bat and ball for Rajasthan Royals. He was also named “Man of the Season” in 2008.

 13. Women Umpires in IPL

In 2023, women umpires were introduced in IPL matches—a progressive step toward gender equality in cricket.

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14. Longest IPL Match Ever

The 2020 match between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab featured two Super Overs and is considered the longest and most thrilling IPL match so far.

 15. Most Consistent Foreign Players

David Warner and AB de Villiers have played in multiple consecutive IPL seasons and have consistently performed, with Warner being the highest run-scorer among overseas players.

Conclusion

The IPL is more than just cricket—it’s a rollercoaster of emotions, records, and history in the making. Every season offers something new and exciting, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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