Top 5 Amazing Facts about Indian Premier League

The eighth edition of the “Indian Premier League” has just begun. The previous seven seasons have seen a lot of fantastic performances and the same is expected in this season.

Here are the top five interesting facts about the Indian Premier League:

1) Chennai Super Kings is the only team to made it to the playoffs in all seasons held so far.

2) MS Dhoni is the only player to captain in all previous seven seasons.

3) Chennai Super Kings is the only team, who haven't changed their skipper.

4) Chennai Super Kings have lost the number of finals (2008, 2012, 2013) - the most by any team in all seven seasons.

5) Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Suresh Raina is the only cricketer, who have not missed a single match since from the first season.

and here is the bonus one:

6) Yusuf Pathan has won thrice the IPL trophy - the most by any player in IPL.

2008- Rajasthan Royals

2012- Kolkata Knight Riders

2014- Kolkata Knight Riders

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