IPL 2025 Countdown: 7 Days to Go! The Birth of IPL – When Cricket Changed Forever

As we begin the 7-day countdown to IPL 2025, let’s rewind to 2008, the year when cricket history was rewritten. The Indian Premier League (IPL) debuted on April 18, 2008, with a match that still gives goosebumps—Brendon McCullum’s iconic 158 for KKR* against RCB.

That season, eight teams competed for the trophy, with Rajasthan Royals under Shane Warne emerging as the ultimate underdogs, defeating CSK in the final. With packed stadiums, cricketing legends, and thrilling action, IPL became an instant global sensation.

From an ambitious idea to a multi-billion dollar league, IPL’s first season changed the way cricket is played, watched, and celebrated. With seven days left for IPL 2025, are we set for another historic season?

Source: BCCI Archives, IPL Official Website

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