CRICKET AROUND THE WORLD

One game.
Many leagues.

A guide to major professional franchise competitions: where they play, what makes each one distinct, and where to find official updates.

Quick noteMost leagues below use T20 cricket: each side bats for up to 20 overs. The Hundred is different—it gives each team 100 balls.

INDIA · MENIPL

Indian Premier League

India’s flagship franchise T20 competition, run by the BCCI. City-based clubs bring together Indian and international players for a short, high-profile season and playoffs.

What to knowFast scoring, big crowds, international stars and a player auction.

Official IPL site ↗

INDIA · WOMENWPL

Women’s Premier League

India’s women’s franchise T20 league features five teams and leading players from India and around the world. The fifth season is scheduled for 14 January–7 February 2027.

What to knowTop-level women’s T20, five franchises, retention window and player auction.

Official WPL dates and news ↗

PAKISTANPSL

HBL Pakistan Super League

Pakistan’s national franchise T20 league, run by the PCB. Eight franchises are set to return for PSL 12, scheduled for 18 March–2 May 2027.

What to knowRegional franchises, international signings and playoffs; the 2027 auction and squad steps are still ahead.

Official PCB PSL 12 update ↗

AUSTRALIA · MEN & WOMENBBL

Big Bash League

Australia’s summer T20 competition has eight city-based men’s teams. The parallel women’s competition is the WBBL, with women’s and men’s cricket both part of the Big Bash season.

What to knowAustralian summer cricket, city rivalries and a dedicated women’s league.

Official Big Bash guide ↗

ENGLAND & WALES · MEN & WOMEN100

The Hundred

Eight city teams compete in both the men’s and women’s tournaments. Instead of overs, each side faces 100 balls, creating a distinct short-format version of cricket.

What to know100 balls per innings, eight city teams, women’s and men’s competitions side by side.

Official format guide ↗

CARIBBEANCPL

Caribbean Premier League

A franchise T20 competition launched in 2013, bringing together teams connected to Caribbean countries and territories. It is known for festive match-day culture and regional identity.

What to knowCaribbean franchises, T20 cricket and a strong festival atmosphere.

Official CPL site ↗

SOUTH AFRICASA20

Betway SA20

South Africa’s franchise T20 league features six teams and aims to showcase local players alongside international talent. Cricket South Africa is a major partner in the competition.

What to knowSix franchises, South African grounds and a pathway for local talent.

Official SA20 background ↗

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESILT20

International League T20

The UAE’s professional franchise T20 competition is played across venues including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Its six inaugural teams combined international and UAE-based players.

What to knowUAE venues, global players and a place for local UAE talent.

Official ILT20 background ↗

UNITED STATESMLC

Major League Cricket

The United States’ professional franchise T20 league launched in 2023. It is part of the effort to grow the game and create more opportunities for American cricketers.

What to knowSummer T20 cricket in the U.S., with local and international players.

Official MLC site ↗

BANGLADESHBPL

Bangladesh Premier League

The BCB’s franchise T20 competition has run since 2012. Its league stage uses a double round-robin format, followed by playoffs for the top four teams.

What to knowBangladeshi and overseas players, league-stage points race and playoffs.

Official BPL site ↗

SRI LANKALPL

Lanka Premier League

Sri Lanka Cricket’s franchise T20 league began in 2020. The league has announced a plan to expand to six teams for its next season, expected in the July–August 2027 window.

What to knowCity-linked franchises and a developing tournament with a newly announced expansion.

Official LPL expansion update ↗

Keeping this guide current

League names, teams and dates can change. This page introduces major franchise competitions, not every domestic club league in the world. For current fixtures and squad news, use the official links on each card. EagleCrick will publish verified updates here as official announcements are released.

One game.Many leagues.