Sometimes people feels that Indian premier league is scripted, and matches are intentional taken toward the specific result but no, it is not scripted because the result are totally depending on both teams in a match, how they analyze every situation of innings and performance of opponent team, then they have to make plans and strategy to win the match.
Some reasons given below, why Indian premier league is not scripted
Franchise team- Approx. ten franchise teams are participating in the tournament and Every team want to win, none came to loss the matches and tournament. It is not possible to give trophy to every franchise team or any settlement with them
International players- lots of international players are participate in tournament and they play for their franchise teams and it’s not part movie, they will act according to script.
Popularity of IPL- The Indian premier league is most popular cricket league in the world. IPL became the first sporting event to be broadcast live on YOUTUBE in 2010, In the Final of 2023, it became the most streamed live event on the Internet with 32 million viewers. It has been exclusive window in ICC future tour Programma, resulting in fewer international cricket tours occurring during IPL Sesson.
Famous Personalities- the involvement of famous personalities like Sharukh Khan and so on, who owns and had invested in these franchise teams, we could not say that they have settlement with the officials for win the matches or tournament.
Policies of the tournament- Strict policies like anti-corruption policy, anti-doping policy, code of conduct for players and team officials, code of conduct for match officials and match official support personnel and so on.
How was the Indian premier league so successful
Reason for success of Indian premier league.
- Popularity of cricket, such as a huge fan base for cricket in India
- The IPL has been well marketed tournament
- The league has format of fast paced and high scoring, which make it more interesting for cricket fanbase.
- The IPL make the loyalty and connection of fans with their favorite player to support them
- The league has regional franchise teams that are supported by the cricket fans.
- Sponsorship, which has good support to make Indian premier league is so successful.
What is the benefit of Indian premier league for India
The Indian premier league has impact on Indian cricket, promote the sport sprit and provide the marketing platform. IPL has revolutionized the way of cricket is played and commercialized it. IPL Cricket tournament entertained the millions of people. IPL has big impact on various of aspect.
Opportunity- IPL provide plat form for both domestic and International player to compete with highest level. Provide a big platform to beginner or young players to exhibit their abilities.
Economic Growth- In 2015, IPL was contribution of around 11.5 billion INR to Indian economy. The IPL contribution to the Indian GDP has experienced exponential Growth.
Tourism- the IPL draw the attention of cricket lover from all over the world, increase the tourism during the IPL session. International cricket fans visit India for the live matches and it contribute to the tourism economy.
Market platform- IPL provide opportunities for advertisement and sponsorships for massive viewership, a big platform for brands to reaches the wide range of audience to create a brand association.