Indian Premier League has been ranked 3rd among the top ranked T20 leagues in the world. The rankings were released by the World Cricketers’ Association. According to them, the IPL scored 62.6 points, placing it behind The Hundred with 75.2 points and SA20 with 68 points.
Even though IPL is the richest league, it didn’t take the top spot. It got top marks for player payments and payment reliability, meaning players are paid well and on time. It scored lower in areas like players’ rights, including the right to organize and how disputes are handled.
The report said that while franchise leagues have helped cricket grow a lot, there is still room to improve how players are treated and protected.
There has also been some criticism recently. For example, issues like players being dropped during political tensions and rules that stop Indian-contracted players from playing in other leagues have raised questions.
The next IPL season (19th edition) starts on March 28, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match.
Top Ranked T20 Leagues Ranked by the World Cricketers’ Association
The Hundred is a professional cricket league in the UK. It is the only one in the world that uses a 100-ball format instead of the usual overs. The league is run by the England and Wales Cricket Board and takes place every July and August. It’s one of four main tournaments the ECB organizes, along with the County Championship, the One-Day Cup, and the T20 Blast. There are eight teams, seven from England and one from Wales.
Australia’s Big Bash League and Pakistan’s PSL came just after the IPL in the rankings. According to the WCA, the top leagues scored as follows: The Hundred led with 75.2 points, SA20 had 68, IPL scored 62.6, BBL had 62.5, and PSL was at 48. Other leagues like MLC, ILT20, CPL, Abu Dhabi T10, and BPL followed in the list.
WCA CEO Tom Moffat highlighted that while domestic leagues have helped cricket grow globally, it is still very important to protect players and ensure fair standards. He explained that the WCA is working with all leagues to improve player welfare, set benchmarks, and help the sport grow professionally. The IPL remains a huge cricketing spectacle, but it still has room to improve in giving players more rights and protections.
The Hundred: Top Ranked T20 League by World Cricketers’ Association
The Hundred is a professional cricket league in the UK and the only one in the world that uses a 100-ball format instead of the usual overs. It’s run by the England and Wales Cricket Board and takes place every July and August. It’s one of four main tournaments the ECB organizes, along with the County Championship, the One-Day Cup, and the T20 Blast. There are eight teams, seven from England and one from Wales.
The format was designed so that each match lasts about two and a half hours. Most games are held as double-headers, with men’s and women’s matches played back-to-back at the same venue, and one ticket gives access to both games. The men’s players earn about four times more than the women’s, but the prize money is the same for both. Even though it uses 100 balls per innings, for stats, The Hundred is treated as a Twenty20 competition.
FAQs
Q. What rank does the IPL hold among T20 leagues in the world?
A. The IPL is ranked third, behind The Hundred and SA20, according to the World Cricketers’ Association.
Q. Why did the IPL not get the top spot despite being the richest league?
A. It scored high for player payments and reliability but lower for players’ rights and dispute handling.
Q. Which league is ranked number one in the world?
A. England’s The Hundred is ranked first among T20 leagues.
Q. When does the next IPL season start and who plays the opening match?
A. The 19th IPL season starts on March 28, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Q. What is unique about The Hundred cricket league?
A. It uses a 100-ball format instead of the usual overs and holds men’s and women’s matches together at the same venue.
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