Top 10 Most Money-Making Cricket Leagues in the World
In 2008, India launched the Indian Premier League (IPL), the first major cricket league. Since then, many countries have followed suit, creating their own cricket leagues.
These leagues provide a lucrative platform for both young and retired players. Many players earn more in these leagues than from their national cricket board contracts. Some even retire from international cricket to focus solely on franchise cricket.
Although many countries have started their own leagues inspired by the IPL, none have matched its success. The IPL remains the most popular and prestigious cricket league in the world, with players from around the globe dreaming of participating.
There are numerous T20 cricket leagues worldwide, but here we’ll discuss the 10 richest ones, ranked from highest to lowest in value.
1. Indian Premier League (IPL), India
- Name: Indian Premier League
- Started: 2008 with 8 teams
- Administrator: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Value: $10.9 Billion
2. International T20 League (ILT20), UAE
- Name: International T20 League
- Started: 2023
- Administrator: Emirates Cricket Board
- Value: $15 Million
3. SA20, South Africa
- Name: SA20
- Started: 2023
- Administrator: Cricket South Africa (CSA)
- Value: $12.5 Million
4. Big Bash League (BBL), Australia
- Name — Big Bash League
- Started: 2011
- Administrator: Cricket Australia
- Value: $10 Million
5. The Hundred, England
- Name: The Hundred
- Started: 2021
- Administrator: England and Wales Cricket Board
- Value: $9 Million
6. Major League Cricket (MLC), USA
- Name: Major League Cricket
- Started: 2023
- Administrator: American Cricket Enterprises
- Value: $6.9 Million
7. Pakistan Super League (PSL), Pakistan
- Name: Pakistan Super League
- Started: 2016
- Administrator: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
- Value: $5.7 Million
8. Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Bangladesh
- Name: Bangladesh Premier League
- Started: 2012
- Administrator: Bangladesh Cricket Board
- Value: $4.8 Million
9. Caribbean Premier League (CPL), West Indies
- Name: Caribbean Premier League
- Started: 2013
- Administrator: Cricket West Indies
- Value: $4.6 Million
10. Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka
- Name: Lanka Premier League
- Started: 2020
- Administrator: Sri Lanka Cricket
- Value: $3 Million
Some cricket leagues in different countries have come and gone, but these top 10 have established themselves as the richest and most influential in the world.
