IPL 2015
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IPL 2015 POINTS TABLE
| Teams | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 14 | 9 | 5 | +0.709 | 18 |
| MI | 14 | 8 | 6 | -0.043 | 16 |
| RCB | 14 | 7 | 5 | +1.037 | 16 |
| RR | 14 | 7 | 5 | +0.062 | 16 |
| KKR | 14 | 7 | 6 | +0.253 | 15 |
| SRH | 14 | 7 | 7 | -0.239 | 14 |
| DC | 14 | 5 | 8 | -0.049 | 11 |
| KXIP | 14 | 3 | 11 | -1.436 | 6 |
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 was the eighth 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 8 to May 24, 2015.
The eight teams that participated in the tournament were the Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Winner | Mumbai Indians |
| Runners-up | Chennai Super Kings |
| Player of the Series | Andre Russell (KKR) |
| Most Runs | David Warner (SRH) |
| Most Wickets | Dwayne Bravo (CSK) |
| Emerging Player | Shreyas Iyer (DD) |
| Fair Play Award | Chennai Super Kings |
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. Mumbai Indians emerged as the champions of the tournament, defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final by 41 runs.
Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders was declared the Player of the Tournament for his outstanding performance, while David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad won the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the tournament. The Purple Cap for the most wickets was won by Dwayne Bravo of Chennai Super Kings.
The tournament was marked by some high-scoring matches and some close finishes, with Mumbai Indians emerging as the deserving champions. The IPL continued to grow in popularity, with more and more fans tuning in to watch their favorite teams and players in action.