5 Popular T20 Leagues around the world
IPL is the second most lucrative league in the world among the sport tournaments.
3. Pakistan Super League
Pakistan Super League established by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has been one of the rapidly growing cricket leagues and the tournament is starting to find a lot more popularity. Despite the tough schedule, some T20 superstars have opted to take part in the tournament and as many as five overseas names can be included in the playing XI which makes it much more competitive.
The first edition of the tournament was launched in 2016 and currently, six franchises Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators battle it out. Islamabad United are the most successful franchise with two titles to their name while Lahore Qalandars are the current champions. The top four teams in the group stages qualify for the playoffs.
The cash prize involved in PSL was much lower than other leagues at the start, however, it has been raised in the last few years. The winner of the tournament receives prize money of PKR 80 million which is equal to INR 3.40 Crores approximately while the runner-up receives PKR 32 million. The player of the tournament receives PKR 3 million.
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