Cricket has been a lovable game among all age groups and nearly in all regions of the world. Looking at the fanbase of the cricket game Twenty20 cricket league has been launched that not only entertains the public but on the other side provides a great platform to the youth players which helps them to better furnish their playing skills along with handsome earnings.
Taking this vision, IPL was launched in India by the BCCI and BBL was introduced in Australia. Both hold almost the same concept and have somewhat the same perception but they do differ on certain grounds, which we are going to learn through this read.
But before that, we will have a look at the brief preamble of both the IPL and BBL.
What is the IPL(Indian Premier League)?
Founded back in the year 2008, IPL, Indian Premier League is a popular professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. The IPL comprises eight teams each of them representing a separate city. The IPL caught the eyes of people all around the world, the media, and sponsors with its high-scoring matches and top-class players.
Teams participated in IPL 2023
- Mumbai Indians
- Chennai Super Kings
- Punjab Kings
- Delhi Capitals
- Rajasthan Royals
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Lucknow SuperGiants
- Gujarat Titans
What is BBL(Big Bash League)?
Similar to the IPL is the BBL. BBL stands for Big Bash League. BBL is also a Twenty20 cricket league in Australia contested by around eight teams. Each team represents a different city. Known for its high-scoring matches and top-class players, BBL holds the attention of a majority of people all around the world.
Contestant teams in the BBL
- Melbourne Stars
- Melbourne Renegades
- Adelaide Strikers
- Brisbane Heat
- Sydney Thunder
- Sydney Sixers
- Perth Scorchers
- Hobart Hurricanes
Counting out the differences between the both
Despite certain similarities, IPL and BBL do hold some differences also. The differences are on the grounds of their origin, format, squad size, prize money, team strength, media rights, revenue collection, and many others. In this part of the read, we will have a quick check at the highlighted differences between the both.
IPL Vs BBL
| BASIS OFCOMPARISON | INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE(IPL) | BIG BASH LEAGUE(BBL) |
| EMERGENCE | The IPL was introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in the year 2007. | The BBL was founded by Cricket Australia in the year 2011. |
| SQUAD SIZE | The team has a squad of 18-25 players, which includes a maximum of 8 overseas players. | The team has a squad size of 19 players, including a maximum of 6 overseas players. |
| TEAMS IN THE KNOCK-OUT PHASE | There are four teams involved in the knock-out phase. | In BBL, there are five teams participating in the knock-out phase. |
| MONETARY PRIZE VALUE | Winning team: INR 20 Cr.
Runner Ups: 12.5 Cr. |
Winning team: INR 2.45Cr.
Runner Ups: 1.50 Cr. |
| WORLDWIDE FAME | The IPL has grabbed more attention and popularity with a large media attention as compared to the BBL. | The BBL as compared to IPL has less popularity. |
| FRANCHISE STRENGTH | In the last five years, the IPL has secured three coveted trophies. | In the past five years, four teams have won the tournament. |
| REVENUE COLLECTION | The revenue collection of the IPL as disclosed in the year 2020 ranges around 4000 Cr. which is believed to be higher than the BBL’s revenue collection. | The BBL’s revenue has not been disclosed but is expected to be lower than the IPL. |
| BRAND REVENUE | The brand revenue of the IPL as per the 2020 records is around 1500 Cr, which is higher when compared to the BBL. | The brand revenue of the BBL is not publicly disclosed but is expected to be lower when compared with IPL’s brand revenue. |
| MEDIA RIGHT PRIZE COLLECTION | The IPL’s media rights prize collection as compared with the BBL is expected to be higher. | The BBL’s media rights prize collection is not publicly disclosed but is believed to be lower when placed with the IPL. |
Conclusion
Thus, from the facts covered and the comparison made for IPL VS. BBL concludes that the IPL has secured a higher fan base with a handsome revenue collection. However, we cannot deny the fact that both teams are competitive and provide an excellent platform for youth players.