April 18, 2025 officially marks the day when the Indian Premier League (IPL) turns 18, given that the IPL match was already played in 2008 the same day in 2008.
The tournament has produced some incredible moments of talent over the years, thrilling one and all with constant twists and turns. Even within 20 overs the target of 250 shows incredible power and batting quality.
Without too much ADO, here is a look at 18 landmark moments that make the IPL such an incredible league:
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1) 158 of Brendon McCullum*: Any discussion on the IPL will be incomplete without taking a look at 73 balls in the IPL opener against RCB on 158* of former New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum. McCullum broke 10 fours and 13 sixes during his knock, helping to leave KKR Post 222 Kulade. RCB was excluded for 82, resulting in a 140 -run win for KKR.
2) Michael Hussey’s 116*(54): While McCullum’s discussion around 158* is definitely in the headlines, many people do not know about the then-CSK batsman Michael Hussey’s 116* (54). Hussey hit eight fours and nine sixes in his knock against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) on the second day of IPL 2008, helping CSK Post 240. In the first two days of the IPL, two centuries were scored, which are known.
3) RR’s ‘Underdog’ Vijay: Rajasthan Royals (RR) shocked one and everyone after winning IPL 2008, after a win in the final of the edition against CSK led by MS Dhoni. The match went on the last ball, where Shane Warne and Pakistan cricketer Sohail Tanveer pulled a tight single to help a tight single to register a historic victory.
4) Amazing return of Deccan Chargers: The final of the IPL 2009 saw an incredible scene as two teams, which ended in the final two positions during IPL 2008, managed to reach the final of the edition. Many people did not support Deccan Chargers to win against RCB after Captain Adam Gilchrist was dismissed for duck. However, the players fought together as a unit to win a sensational victory by six runs in the nail-biting match.
5) Mahi Magic wins CSK two consecutive IPL title: CSK became the first team to win the IPL in two consecutive editions, pulling the feat in IPL 2010 and 2011 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. The Chennai-based franchise showed its dominance against MI and RCB, which was working under extreme pressure.
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6) Battle of Bisla after KKR victory: The KKR was identified as a perennial underchivers, until Gautam Gambhir captained KKR’s captaincy in IPL 2011. Gambhir developed the team’s resolve, which helped him reach the final of the Edition for the first time in IPL 2012. IPL title.
7) Rohit Sharma Kickstarts MI’s IPL Trophy run: Mumbai Indians (MI) won the IPL for the first time by defeating CSK in the final of IPL 2013. Rohit showed his Caliber as a captain, helping MI a revenge against CSK for defeat in the IPL 2010 finals.
8) Chris Gayle’s 175*: West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle set the stage on fire with his incredible performance against former IPL franchise Pune Warriors India (PWI), breaking an unbeaten 175 off 66 balls. Gayle’s unbeaten 175 still score the highest score in the history of the league. His knock included 13 fours and 17 sixes.
9) Mi’s incredible pursuit against RR: Mi managed to chase an incredible chase against RR, despite handing a challenging target of 190 runs in about 14 overs. Aditya Tare hit six to sixes on the previous ball, which made MI qualified for the IPL 2014 playoffs.
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10) Kieron Pollard with Michelle Stark: MI all-rounder Kieron Pollard almost attended a physical battle with the then-RCB Pesar Michel Starc after the words exchange of words in the IPL 2014 match. Pollard, after an Australian Pacer’s comment, reacted angrily, put his bat in Stark.
11) First super over: For the first time, the IPL between Super Over KKR and RR took place in 2009. Both teams scored 150 runs in their respective 20 overs. Yusuf Pathan helped RR score the required 16 runs in just four balls.
12) Alazari Joseph’s record-breaking spell: West Indian Pacer Aljari Joseph recorded the best spell in IPL history so far, with MI and SRH scoring 12 wickets while scoring 12 runs in the IPL 2019 match.
13) After CSK’s incredible league returns to IPL: CSK won the IPL in its first season after returning to the league after a two -year ban, won a major win against SRH in the final of IPL 2018.
14) Rohit Sharma became 1 captain to win IPL five times: After MI’s League Triumph in IPL 2020, Rohit Sharma became the first captain to win the tournament with a franchise five times in the history of IPL.
15) Pbks follow 262 against KKR: The IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBK) chased a target of 262 against KKR at the Eden Gardens in IPL 2024, recorded the most run-chase in IPL history.
16) The highest total in IPL history: After scoring 287 runs against RCB in IPL 2024, SRH recorded the highest total in the history of the tournament.
17) First hat -trick in IPL history: The first hat-trick in IPL history was recorded by Lakshmipati Balaji, while the IPL represented CSK against KXIP in 2008. He was responsible for the dismissal of Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla and VRV Singh.
18) Two super overs in a match: In the 2020 edition of the tournament, two super overs were seen for the first time in the IPL match between MI and the then KXIP. Mohammed Shami emerged as a hero for KXIP, helping him to pursue the match until the second super over. Chris Gayle won in the second super over, chasing a target of 12 runs in four balls.
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