IPL 2009 POINTS TABLE
| Teams | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD | 14 | 10 | 4 | +0.311 | 20 |
| CSK | 14 | 8 | 5 | +0.951 | 17 |
| RCB | 14 | 8 | 6 | -0.191 | 16 |
| DC | 14 | 7 | 7 | +0.203 | 14 |
| KXIP | 14 | 7 | 7 | -0.483 | 14 |
| RR | 14 | 6 | 7 | -0.352 | 13 |
| MI | 14 | 5 | 8 | +0.297 | 11 |
| KKR | 14 | 3 | 10 | -0.789 | 7 |
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2009 was the second season of the popular Twenty20 cricket league, which was launched by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2008. The tournament featured eight teams representing different cities in India, and it took place from April 18 to May 24, 2009, in South Africa.
The tournament was moved to South Africa due to security concerns in India during the general elections. The eight teams that participated in the tournament were the Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Winner | Deccan Chargers |
| Runners-up | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Player of the Series | Adam Gilchrist (DC) |
| Most Runs | Matthew Hayden (CSK) |
| Most Wickets | RP Singh (DC) |
| Emerging Player | Rohit Sharma (DC) |
| Fair Play Award | Kings XI Punjab |
The tournament had a round-robin format, where each team played the other seven teams once, and the top four teams then progressed to the knockout stage. Deccan Chargers emerged as the champions of the tournament, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final by 6 runs.
Adam Gilchrist of Deccan Chargers was declared the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance, while Matthew Hayden of Chennai Super Kings won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the tournament. The Purple Cap for the most wickets was won by RP Singh of Deccan Chargers.
Overall, the tournament was widely regarded as a huge success, with many thrilling matches and close finishes. The decision to move the tournament to South Africa was also well-received, and it helped to showcase the IPL to a global audience.
