The biggest show in cricket is back. On Friday 21st March, the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off another season of huge sixes, dramatic finishes, and edge-of-your-seat action. Two months of non-stop action awaits, building up to the final in Kolkata on the 25th of May. With over 600 million cricket fans alone tuning into last year’s IPL** and more than 4,200 bets placed every minute of the tournament*, this year’s competition promises to offer sportsbooks the opportunity to hit the perfect innings.

This year’s tournament

Ten teams will vie for glory this tournament, with the Mumbai Indians currently billed as favourites and five-time champions Chennai Super Kings not too far behind. Last year’s champions Kolkata Knight Riders and runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad are also in the hunt. With some surprise packages ready to shake things up, the competition is set to be fiercer than ever. The standings are tight, and any team could break through, setting the stage for a season where upsets are almost a given!

The race for the top run scorer, the Orange Cap, is also wide open. Virat Kohli is the player to watch; but keep an eye on both Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson, who could surprise with their match-winning prowess.

Turning to the Purple Cap for top wicket-taker, Jasprit Bumrah is leading the charge for the Mumbai Indians, but Varun Chakravarthy and Arshdeep Singh shouldn’t be overlooked, with surprises in store for this year’s individual accolades.

Are you IPL Ready?

With cricket’s popularity reaching new heights, the IPL has emerged as one of the greatest opportunities in the sporting calendar for sportsbooks. The game has grown exponentially in recent years and shows no indication of slowing down. However, cricket trading can be highly competitive and tricky to price, with many bookmakers having slim margins or only breaking even. Weather conditions, pitch types, the number of markets and even the length of the grass can all factor in – meaning there’s many variables to consider before you can gear up for the new season.

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