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What are some amazing facts about the IPL?

Some interesting facts about IPL:
  1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the only player to Captain his team in all the editions of the tournament. Except 2017.
  2. Opening Games of IPL always featured Mumbai Indians or Kolkata Knight Riders or both. Except 2017.
  3. Sachin Tendulkar was the first Indian player to win Orange cap & other two are Robin Uthappa, 2014 Virat Kohli, 2016.
  4. Gayle and Warner are the only Players to win 2 Orange Caps in IPL.
  5. Virat Kohli hold the record for most number of runs in a single edition – 973 Runs.
  6. Virat Kohli is only player to have 4 centuries in single edition, 2016.
  7. CSK has been a part of 6 Finals, most by any Team in IPL. (2008,2010,2011,2012,2013,2015).
  8. Rohit Sharma is only player who has lifted 4 times IPL trophy.
  9. Delhi Daredevils is the only Team to NOT reach the IPL Final at least once. (Team having 4 year of experience in IPL).
  10. Chris Gayle has scored 5 Centuries in IPL, most by any player.
  11. Out of 13 teams which took part in IPL, 6 different teams have managed to win the Trophy at least once.
  12. Rajasthan Royals has won the inaugural edition in 2008.
  13. Deccan Chargers Hyderabad won the tournament in 2009 which was held in South Africa.
  14. Chennai Super Kings has won on two different occasions 2010 & 2011.
  15. Mumbai Indians also won the tournament three times in 2013, 2015 & 2017.
  16. Kolkata Knight Riders has also won the IPL trophy in two editions in 2012 & 2014.
  17. Sunrise Hyderabad has also won IPL trophy in 2016.
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