How many teams were scheduled to be a part of the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (Cricket), 2022?

Correct option is A

Ans.(A) 10

Sol.

The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022 featured a total of 10 teams. Initially, the IPL had 8 teams, but in 2022, two new teams were added:

1. Gujarat Titans (GT)
2. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

These additions expanded the tournament format, increasing the number of matches and making the competition more exciting. Gujarat Titans (GT) won the IPL 2022 title in their debut season under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya.

Key Points:

1. IPL 2022 had 10 teams, with Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) joining.
2. Total matches played: 74.
3. Gujarat Titans (GT) won the title, beating Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the final.
4. First season with 10 teams since 2011, when Pune Warriors and Kochi Tuskers Kerala played.
5. New format: Teams were divided into two virtual groups of five teams each.