IPL 2022

The 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), marking its fifteenth season, expanded with the inclusion of two new franchises, adding to the excitement of one of cricket’s most prestigious tournaments. Held from 26th March to 29th May 2022, the league showcased thrilling matches across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Pune during the group stage. The Chennai Super Kings entered as defending champions, aiming to maintain their dominance after securing their fourth title in the preceding season. As always, the IPL continued to captivate fans worldwide with its blend of skill, strategy, and electrifying cricketing action.

The IPL was initiated in the year 2008 by the BCCI. The first edition was played with eight teams in a double round-robin format, followed by the semi-finals and final.Catch complete IPL history here: IPL History

What happened in the last season?

In the IPL 2021 season, the Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious, clinching their fourth title by defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. This win added to their previous championships in 2010, 2011, and 2018. The final, held at the Dubai International Stadium, was a well-fought contest, showcasing the Chennai Super Kings’ consistent performance throughout the season. Faf du Plessis played a pivotal role in the final, earning the Man of the Match award for his crucial innings. Harshal Patel of the Royal Challengers Bangalore was honored as the Man of the Series for his exceptional performance throughout the season, where he claimed the Purple Cap as the leading wicket-taker. Chennai Super Kings’ triumph in IPL 2021 highlighted their dominance and strategic prowess in the tournament.

What’s new in IPL 2022?

In IPL 2022, the league expanded with the addition of two new franchises, marking a significant development in the tournament’s history:

Lucknow Super Giants: Owned by Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group, the Lucknow Super Giants entered the IPL fray with high expectations. They aimed to establish themselves as formidable contenders right from their inaugural season, boasting a strong management team and ambitious plans to build a competitive squad.

Gujarat Titans: Owned by the CVC Capital Partners-led consortium, the Gujarat Titans also made their debut in IPL 2022. With a focus on blending cricketing expertise with strategic business acumen, the franchise sought to carve out a distinct identity in the competitive IPL landscape. They aimed to leverage Gujarat’s rich cricketing heritage and enthusiastic fan base to create a strong presence in the league.

IPL 2022 Teams

IPL 2022 Squads

Delhi Capitals- DC

Retained: Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje*

Bought in the auction: David Warner*, Mitchell Marsh*, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman*, Kuldeep Yadav, Ashwin Hebbar, Sarfaraz Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, KS Bharat, Mandeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal, Pravin Dubey, Rovman Powell, Tim Seifert*, Lungi Ngidi*

Gujarat Titans – GT

Retained: Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan*, Shubman Gill

Bought in the auction: Mohammed Shami, Rahmanullah Gurbaz*, Lockie Ferguson*, Abhinav Sadarangani, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmad*, R. Sai Kishore, Dominic Drakes*, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Darshan Nalkande, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph*, Pradeep Sangwan, David Miller*, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade*, B. Sai Sudarshan, Gurkeerat Singh, Varun Aaron

Gurbaz replaced Jason Roy, who withdrew ahead of the tournament

Kolkata Knight Riders – KKR

Retained: Andre Russell*, Varun Chakravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine*

Bought in the auction: Pat Cummins*, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Shivam Mavi, Sheldon Jackson, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Sam Billings*, Aaron Finch*, Rasikh Dar, Baba Indrajith, Chamika Karunaratne*, Abhijeet Tomar, Pratham Singh, Ashok Sharma, Mohammad Nabi*, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee*, Ramesh Kumar, Aman Khan

Finch replaced Alex Hales, who withdrew ahead of the tournament

Lucknow Super Giants – LSG

Retained: KL Rahul, Marcus Stoinis*, Ravi Bishnoi

Bought in the auction: Quinton de Kock*, Manish Pandey, Jason Holder*, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Andrew Tye*, Avesh Khan, Ankit Rajpoot, K Gowtham, Dushmanta Chameera*, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manan Vohra, Evin Lewis*, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Kyle Mayers*, Karan Sharma

Tye replaced Mark Wood, who withdrew ahead of the tournament

Mumbai Indians – MI

Retained:  Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Kieron Pollard*

Bought in the auction: Ishan Kishan, Dewald Brevis*, Basil Thampi, Murugan Ashwin, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, N. Tilak Varma, Sanjay Yadav, Jofra Archer*, Daniel Sams*, Tymal Mills*, Tim David*, Riley Meredith*, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Anmolpreet Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Aryan Juyal, Fabian Allen*, Rahul Buddhi, Hrithik Shokeen, Arjun Tendulkar

Punjab Kings – PK

Retained:  Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal

Bought in the auction: Shikhar Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada*, Jonny Bairstow*, Rahul Chahar, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Prabhsimran Singh, Ishan Porel, Liam Livingstone*, Odean Smith*, Sandeep Sharma, Raj Angad Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Prerak Mankad, Atharva Taide, Vaibhav Arora, Bhanuka Rajapaksa*, Writtick Chatterjee, Baltej Dhanda, Ansh Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Benny Howell*, Nathan Ellis*

Rajasthan Royals – RR

Retained:  Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler*, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Bought in the auction: Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult*, Shimron Hetmyer*, Devdutt Padikkal, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Riyan Parag, KC Cariappa, Navdeep Saini, Obed Mccoy*, Anunay Singh, James Neesham*, Nathan Coulter-Nile*, Kuldeep Sen, Karun Nair, Rassie van der Dussen*, Daryl Mitchell*, Dhruv Jurel, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Shubham Garhwal

Coulter-Nile was ruled out of the tournament on April 6

Royal Challengers Bangalore – RCB

Retained: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell*, Mohammad Siraj

Bought in the auction:  Faf du Plessis*, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga*, Dinesh Karthik, Josh Hazlewood*, Shahbaz Ahmad, Anuj Rawat, Akash Deep, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen*, Sherfane Rutherford*, Jason Behrendorff*, Suyash Prabhudessai, Chama Milind, Aneeshwar Gautam, Karn Sharma, Siddharth Kaul, Luvnith Sisodia, David Willey*

Rajat Patidar replaced Sisodia, who got injured during the tournament

Sunrisers Hyderabad – SRH

Retained: Kane Williamson*, Abdul Samad, Umran Malik

Bought in the auction: Washington Sundar, Nicholas Pooran*, T Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Priyam Garg, Rahul Tripathi, Abhishek Sharma, Kartik Tyagi, Shreyas Gopal, Jagadeesha Suchith, Aiden Markram*, Marco Jansen*, Romario Shepherd*, Sean Abbott*, R Samarth, Shashank Singh, Saurabh Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Glenn Phillips*, Fazalhaq Farooqi*

IPL 2022 Schedule

IPL 2022 Winner

In the 2022 IPL season, the Gujarat Titans made an unforgettable debut by clinching the coveted title with a dominant victory over the Rajasthan Royals. Their triumph in Ahmedabad, where they secured a commanding 7-wicket win, underscored their prowess and resilience throughout the tournament. Led by strong leadership and bolstered by a balanced team composition, the Titans showcased their capability to perform under pressure and deliver consistent performances on the grand stage of the IPL. This achievement marked a remarkable beginning for the Gujarat Titans, establishing them as a formidable force in the world of cricket from their very first season.

IPL 2022 Orange Cap Winner

Jos Buttler’s stellar performance in the 2022 IPL season earned him the prestigious Orange Cap, awarded to the tournament’s highest run-scorer. Representing the Rajasthan Royals, Buttler amassed an impressive total of 863 runs in 17 innings, achieving an outstanding average of 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05. His exceptional form included four centuries, equalling Virat Kohli’s record for the most centuries in a single IPL season. Buttler’s contributions were pivotal in propelling the Royals to the finals after a 14-year hiatus, although they ultimately fell short against the Gujarat Titans in the championship match. His record-breaking feats and consistent batting prowess throughout the season firmly established Buttler as one of the standout performers of IPL 2022.

IPL 2022 Purple Cap Winner

Yuzvendra Chahal emerged as the leading wicket-taker for the Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), earning him the coveted Purple Cap. Throughout the season, Chahal scalped an impressive tally of 27 wickets in 17 matches at an impressive average of 19.71. His consistent performance with the ball played a crucial role in bolstering the Royals’ bowling attack and contributed significantly to their campaign in the tournament. Chahal’s ability to take wickets consistently and maintain a commendable bowling average underscored his effectiveness and impact in IPL 2022.