5 reasons why the Big Bash League can challenge the Indian Premier League

#1 Innovations

When will we see a women's IPL?

With the success of the Women's World Cup in England last year, the interest in women's cricket has risen significantly all across the world. The BBL saw the wave coming in advance and in 2015-16, established the Women's BBL League. The teams are the same as those that take part in the men's BBL and in the years to come, it could prove to be a masterstroke. The IPL meanwhile has not even considered developing anything along these lines.

In addition to that, there have been plenty of other innovations that have made the BBL a runaway success in Australia, despite the fact that it coincides with the Australian international season.

The games are broadcast on free to air channel Network Ten and the production is top notch. The commentary panel is far better than the ones in the IPL and the on-field entertainment, fireworks and musical events surrounding the games have made it an extravaganza of sorts. If there is any league that can ever hope to get anywhere near the IPL, then it is the BBL.