IPL 2010 POINTS TABLE
| Teams | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | 14 | 10 | 4 | +1.084 | 20 |
| DC | 14 | 8 | 6 | -0.297 | 16 |
| CSK | 14 | 7 | 7 | +0.268 | 14 |
| RCB | 14 | 7 | 7 | +0.224 | 14 |
| DD | 14 | 7 | 7 | +0.021 | 14 |
| KKR | 14 | 7 | 7 | -0.341 | 14 |
| RR | 14 | 6 | 8 | -0.514 | 12 |
| KXIP | 14 | 4 | 10 | -0.478 | 8 |
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2010 was the third 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 March 12 to April 25, 2010.
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.
The tournament had a round-robin format, where each team played the other seven teams twice, and the top four teams then progressed to the knockout stage. Chennai Super Kings emerged as the champions of the tournament, defeating Mumbai Indians in the final by 22 runs.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Winner | Chennai Super Kings |
| Runners-up | Mumbai Indians |
| Player of the Series | Sachin Tendulkar (MI) |
| Most Runs | Sachin Tendulkar (MI) |
| Most Wickets | Pragyan Ojha (DC) |
| Emerging Player | Saurabh Tiwary (MI) |
| Fair Play Award | Chennai Super Kings |
Suresh Raina of Chennai Super Kings was declared the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance, while Sachin Tendulkar of Mumbai Indians won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the tournament. The Purple Cap for the most wickets was won by Pragyan Ojha of Deccan Chargers.
Overall, the tournament was widely regarded as a huge success, with many thrilling matches and close finishes. The performances of players like Raina, Tendulkar, and Ojha were especially noteworthy, and helped to cement their places as some of the best in the business. The IPL continued to grow in popularity, and was becoming one of the most watched sporting events in the world.
