2012 IPL Season

The 2012 Indian Premier League (IPL) was the fifth edition of this popular Twenty20 cricket tournament, featuring eight franchise teams. Held from April to May 2012, it showcased explosive cricket, with teams competing in a round-robin format followed by playoffs. The Kolkata Knight Riders, led by captain Gautam Gambhir, won the championship by defeating the Chennai Super Kings in the final. The season was marked by vibrant fan engagement, celebrity performances, and significant media coverage, reflecting the growing popularity of cricket and the IPL as a major sporting event in India and globally.