BBL vs IPL - What is the difference between the leagues
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The main difference is their point of origin, as BBL is an Australian cricket league while IPL is an Indian cricket league. BBL was inaugurated back in 2011. And IPL on the other hand started in 2007.
However, despite the main differences, both of these leagues allow domestic and international players to showcase their talent in T20 cricket. Let’s understand the differences in detail.
The list of the main differences between IPL and BBL
| Difference | IPL | BBL |
|---|---|---|
| Year Started | 2008 | 2011 - 2012 |
| Teams | 8 teams based on 8 cities in IPL | 8 teams based on 6 cities in BBL |
| Duration in Calendar | April - May | December - January |
| Total Matches | 60 matches (56 RR + 4 Play-offs) | 35 matches (32 RR + 2 SFs + 1 Final) |
| Squad Strength | maximum of 27 players | maximum of 18 players |
| Overseas Players | maximum of 9 players in the squad maximum of 4 players in playing XI | maximum of 2 players in the squad, plus 2 players who would be designated as replacement overseas players |
| Next-phase after Round-Robin | Play-Offs | Semi-Finals and Finals |
| The mode by which players are picked for franchises | Auctions | Contracts |
| Total Salary Cap | ₹ 66 Crores | 1.4 million AUD |
| Identical League for Women | No | Yes (WBBL) |
The format differences between IPL and BBL
IPL is an Indian domestic cricket league founded back in 2007 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. It is contested among 8 cricket teams representing 8 different cities in India. And recently in the 2022 IPL edition, there’s an addition of 2 new teams into the league.
It is played during the summer season in India, from April to May and June. The game format is simply based on Round Robin and Playoffs stage. The first 56 matches are played with a group system, where each team plays against the other twice. And then, it is followed by a Playoffs stage.
On the other hand, BBL is the Australian cricket league organized by Cricket Australia. It is played on the same T20 format as IPL and was started first in 2011. It includes 8 teams from different Australian cities. Perth Scorchers is the current successful team with 4 titles to their name.
The format difference between BBL vs IPL is that BBL has 35 matches, 32 of them are played in the Round Robin phase, and 2 in the semi-final. And lastly, 1 in the final phase.
IPL VS BBL: prize money and salaries
IPL: IPL prize money has evolved massively over the years. It moved from INR 4.8 crores back in 2007 to 20 crores in recent years. And this is what made IPL a cash-rich league.
From 2018 onwards, the prize money for the winning team alone has become 20 crores with 12.5 crores for the runners-up team. And there are rewards of 8.75 crores each for third and fourth-placed teams.
However, back in 2020, due to the Covid-19 conditions, the prize money for the winning IPL team was halved to INR 10 crores with others following.
BBL: Cricket Australia has made a massive increase in the BBL prize money from a total of AUD 290,000 to a total of AUD 890,000. That means, now the winning team will receive AUD 450,000 (approx. Indian 2.45 crores). And the runner-up will receive AUD 260,000. Also, to add to it, each losing semi-finalist will receive AUD 80,000 with AUD 20,000 for the fifth finishing team.
IPL vs BBL Team compositions
IPL: In IPL each team consists of 18 to 25 players with a maximum of 8 overseas players allowed. And according to its team composition rules set by BBCI, a team playing XI can only have 4 overseas players in it. Moreover, no under-19 player is allowed in the IPL team, unless or until he has experience in First-class or list-A cricket.
Following are the names of 8 IPL teams:
- Chennai Super Kings
- Punjab Kings
- Delhi Capitals
- Mumbai Indians
- Rajasthan Royals
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Kolkata Knight Riders
While these 2 are the newly added ones:
- Lucknow Super Giants
- Gujarat Titans
BBL: When it comes to BBL’s team formation, it is different from IPL. Here you can only put 3 overseas players in your playing XI in contrast to IPL where you can put 4.
Moreover, in total, 19 contracted players are allowed in the team. These 19 contain 2 rookie players and 6 overseas. Also, a team is only allowed to keep a maximum of 2 overseas players as a replacement.
Here’s a list of the 8 BBL teams.
- Melbourne Renegades
- Melbourne Stars
- Sydney Sixers
- Sydney Thunder
- Hobart Hurricanes
- Perth Scorchers
- Brisbane Heat
- Adelaide Strikers
The difference between BBL vs IPL in conclusion
After having a brief look into the differences between both the leagues, we’ve concluded that IPL is way more famous than BBL. Hence, we can call BBL the second most-watched cricket league. Moreover, the players in the IPL also got paid higher as compared to the BBL league.
However, both of these are massively loved by cricket fans. And also, players get a chance to showcase their abilities.