South Africa Crowned Test World Champions: A Historic Triumph in Red-Ball Cricket
South Africa wins the Test World Championship, marking a historic moment in cricket. Discover how the Proteas conquered red-ball cricket and reignited national pride.
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🏏 Top-Tier Franchise T20 Leagues (with Money Breakdown)
1. Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Format: T20
- Started: 2008
- Teams: 10
- Total Brand Value (2024): $16 billion+
- Average Team Value: $1.2–$1.5 billion (e.g., Mumbai Indians)
- Top Player Salary: $2.5 million+ per season
- Prize Pool: ~$6 million
- Note: World's richest and most-watched cricket league.
2. Big Bash League (BBL) – Australia
- Format: T20
- Started: 2011
- Teams: 8
- Estimated League Value: ~$500 million
- Top Player Salary: ~$250,000 AUD
- Prize Pool: ~$1 million AUD
- Note: Popular for family audiences and packed stadiums.
3. Pakistan Super League (PSL)
- Format: T20
- Started: 2016
- Teams: 6
- Estimated League Value: ~$350 million
- Top Player Salary: ~$170,000 USD
- Prize Pool: ~$1 million USD
- Note: Known for competitive bowling and fan passion.
4. The Hundred – England & Wales
- Format: 100-ball
- Started: 2021
- Teams: 8
- League Value: ~$200 million+
- Top Player Salary: £125,000
- Prize Pool: ~£600,000
- Note: Unique format, mixed-gender appeal.
5. SA20 – South Africa
- Format: T20
- Started: 2023
- Teams: 6 (IPL-franchise owned)
- League Value: ~$150 million
- Top Player Salary: ~$300,000 USD
- Prize Pool: ~$700,000
- Note: Revived cricket finances in South Africa.
6. ILT20 – UAE
- Format: T20
- Started: 2023
- Teams: 6
- Top Player Salary: $450,000+ USD (among the highest)
- Prize Pool: ~$1.3 million
- Note: Tax-free pay, heavy international recruitment.
7. Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
- Format: T20
- Started: 2012
- Teams: 7
- Top Player Salary: ~$100,000 USD
- Prize Pool: ~$500,000
- Note: Popular but faces financial inconsistencies.
8. Lanka Premier League (LPL)
- Format: T20
- Started: 2020
- Teams: 5
- Top Player Salary: ~$60,000 USD
- Prize Pool: ~$250,000
- Note: Developing league with growing sponsorship.
9. Global T20 Canada
- Format: T20
- Started: 2018
- Teams: 6
- Top Player Salary: ~$80,000 USD
- Prize Pool: ~$500,000
- Note: Limited exposure but improving.
10. Major League Cricket (MLC) – USA
- Format: T20
- Started: 2023
- Teams: 6
- Top Player Salary: ~$175,000+ USD
- Initial Investment: $120 million (infrastructure and operations)
- Note: Ambitious project to grow cricket in America.
🏆 T10 Leagues
11. Abu Dhabi T10
- Format: T10
- Started: 2017
- Teams: 8
- Top Player Salary: ~$100,000+
- Prize Pool: ~$250,000
- Note: ICC-sanctioned, popular among global players.
12. Zim Afro T10
- Format: T10
- Started: 2023
- Teams: 5
- Top Player Salary: ~$50,000
- Prize Pool: ~$150,000
- Note: Joint initiative with Abu Dhabi T10.
13. US Masters T10
- Format: T10
- Started: 2023
- Teams: 6
- Top Player Salary: ~$30,000–$50,000
- Note: Focuses on veteran stars and T10 expansion in the U.S.
🏟️ Domestic & Regional T20 Tournaments (Lower Financial Tiers)
These are mostly funded by boards and feature national/local talent.
| Tournament | Country | Player Salary Range | Prize Pool | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | India | ₹1–10 lakh | Govt-funded | Domestic |
| National T20 Cup | Pakistan | PKR 100K–500K | Govt-funded | Domestic |
| Super Smash | New Zealand | NZD 20K–50K | NZC-backed | Domestic |
| Vitality Blast | England | £30K–90K | ~£300K | County |
| Kashmir Premier League | Pakistan (Kashmir) | PKR 500K max | Local sponsorship | Regional |
📊 Ultimate Cricket League Comparison Table
(Salaries, Prize Pools, Valuations & Viewership)
| League | Country | Est. Value | Top Salary | Prize Pool | Avg. Viewership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | India | $16B+ | $2.5M+ | $6M | 400M+ per season | Global cricket powerhouse |
| WPL | India | $500M+ | $410K | $1.2M | 90M+ (2024 season) | Most valuable women’s cricket league |
| BBL | Australia | $500M | $250K | $1M AUD | ~50M+ globally | Family-friendly cricket spectacle |
| PSL | Pakistan | $350M | $170K | $1M | 120M+ globally | Fast-paced, bowling-centric |
| SA20 | South Africa | $150M | $300K | $700K | 50M+ (growing fast) | Backed by IPL franchise owners |
| ILT20 | UAE | $150M | $450K | $1.3M | ~60M+ viewers (incl. India) | High foreign player presence |
| CPL | West Indies | $100M | $120K | $500K | 50M+ | Caribbean flair, party atmosphere |
| The Hundred | England | $200M | £125K (~$160K) | £600K (~$750K) | ~60M (incl. digital) | Innovative 100-ball format |
| MLC | USA | $120M+ | $175K+ | TBA | 25M+ (incl. diaspora) | U.S. market growth |
| LPL | Sri Lanka | ~ | $60K | $250K | ~20M+ (regional + diaspora) | Gradual domestic growth |
🥇 Other Formats (List-A & First-Class)
While not leagues, these tournaments are critical to player development.
- Ranji Trophy – First-class cricket (India)
- Sheffield Shield – First-class (Australia)
- County Championship – First-class (England)
- Vijay Hazare Trophy – List-A (India)