5 cities that might get their IPL franchise in 2021 season

The great pomp and show around the most widely recognized and popular T20 league came to an end on November 10. The IPL 13 found its deserving winner in the form of Mumbai Indians, who stepped up to lift their 5th IPL Trophy. MI became the second team in the history of IPL to defend its title after MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings. MI maintained their dominance throughout the league and outclassed Delhi by five wickets on the finale night to steal all the glory.

After the conclusion of IPL 2020, there is another interesting element announced by BCCI related to the cash-rich league. BCCI has given a thought to add the ninth team in the fascinating league and will have a mega auction ahead of the 2021 season. The Indian cricket board would like to regain its financial balance after the COVID-19 loss, and therefore, the plan of adding the 9th franchise is much likely on the table.

Adding to the reference, let’s see the 5 cities that might get their IPL franchise in 2021:

1. Ahmedabad (Gujarat)

The industrial hub of India, Ahmedabad, is on the top priority which would see its IPL franchise in the 2021 IPL season. Strong hints are dropping over the same city as Gujarat Cricket Association has refurbished Motera stadium there with a record seating capacity of 1,10,000. The Motera stadium in Ahmedabad saw the Quarter Final of the 2011 WC between India and Australia.

Gujarat state saw its IPL team in two seasons, 2016 and 2017. Gujarat Lions were led by Suresh Raina and in 2018, it attained 18 points to finish on the top of the tally during the league stage. Though the season was won by SRH, GL maintained its dominance well enough in the league.

During 2016-17, Parthiv Patel-led Gujarat team defeated Mumbai in the finals of Ranji Trophy to grab the maiden title. All these events have pushed up the interest of cricket in the state, and it can definitely see a team emerging from the city. With their impressive new stadium in hand, which can be a great venue to host the IPL audience, things can turn too well for Ahmedabad.