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IPL Season 1

IPL 2008

🏆 Rajasthan Royals
defeated
Chennai Super Kings

Inaugural season. 8 teams, 59 matches. Rajasthan Royals beat CSK by 3 wickets in a thrilling Chennai-built final. Shane Warne's tactical masterclass.

Champion
Rajasthan Royals
Runner-up
Chennai Super Kings
Final Date
1 June 2008
Player of the Tournament
Shane Watson
Final venue

📍 DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai

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Orange Cap (Most Runs)
Shaun Marsh
kings-xi-punjab (now PBKS) · 616 runs
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Purple Cap (Most Wickets)
Sohail Tanvir
rajasthan-royals · 22 wickets

Season 1 Quick Facts

Teams: 8
Matches: 59
Champion: Rajasthan Royals
Runner-up: Chennai Super Kings
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About IPL 2008

The 2008 Indian Premier League was the 1st season of the IPL. Rajasthan Royals won the title by defeating Chennai Super Kings in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on 1 June 2008.

Inaugural season. 8 teams, 59 matches. Rajasthan Royals beat CSK by 3 wickets in a thrilling Chennai-built final. Shane Warne's tactical masterclass.

Top Performers

  • Player of the Tournament: Shane Watson
  • Orange Cap (most runs): Shaun Marsh from kings-xi-punjab (now PBKS) — 616 runs
  • Purple Cap (most wickets): Sohail Tanvir from rajasthan-royals — 22 wickets

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