Why compare IPL Vs PSL Vs BPL?
Yes, comparison between two leagues is the way to go but the specialty of these 3 leagues is that they are held in countries where cricket is immensely popular. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh also constitute what is referred to as the Indian subcontinent. We will be comparing IPL Vs PSL Vs BPL.
IPL Vs PSL Vs BPL Tabular Comparison
| Comparison on Topics | IPL | PSL | BPL |
| Country of Origin | India | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| Number of Teams | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| Year Started | 2008 | 2016 | 2012 |
| Match Fixing Scandal(s) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Most Successful Team | Mumbai Indians | Islamabad United | Dhaka Gladiators |
| Teams Named After | 6 (cities) + 2 (states) | 6 (cities) | 7 (cities) |
| Winner of 1st edition | Rajasthan Royals | Islamabad United | Dhaka Gladiators |
| Administrator | BCCI | PCB | BCB |
| League Type | T20 | T20 | T20 |
| Notable Player | Rohit Sharma | Babar Azam | Shakib Al Hasan |
| Least Successful Team (percentage of matches won) | Not RCB
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Lahore Qalandars | Sylhet Thunder |
Ironies
- Virat Kohli has scored the highest runs in IPL to date but RCB is yet to win a title.
- All leagues had a minimum of 1 incident of match-fixing,
- RCB being the most unsuccessful team is a myth. (It isn’t like they don’t have the potential to be so.
- BPL started before PSL.
Conclusion
We hope that this comparison of IPL Vs PSL Vs BPL has helped you understand how these leagues differ and how they are similar. Nevertheless, do enjoy them if you want as, after all, T20 cricket is interesting irrespective of what teams are playing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which league is best for IPL, PSL, and BPL?
All have popularised cricket but in terms of the number of average viewers per match, IPL is the best.
Which league started the first of the three?
IPL
How many teams play in IPL?
8
How many teams play in PSL?
6
How many teams play in BPL?
7
