The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league established in 2008. It is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and features nine franchise teams. The league has experienced rapid growth in popularity and revenue, becoming one of the most lucrative cricket leagues in the world through large television and sponsorship deals. It has inspired other international T20 leagues and increased salaries for players. The IPL season typically runs from April to June over several weeks with teams playing each other in a round-robin format followed by playoffs and a final match.