Champions League t20
The Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) was an international T20 cricket tournament that featured the top domestic teams from various cricket-playing nations. It was organized jointly by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Cricket Australia (CA), and Cricket South Africa (CSA).
Key Features of the Champions League T20
- The tournament included franchise teams that won or finished as runners-up in their respective domestic T20 leagues.
- It was played in a round-robin and knockout format, similar to the ICC tournaments.
- The event was held annually from 2009 to 2014 before being discontinued due to low viewership and sponsorship issues.
History & Winners of CLT20 (2009–2014)
| Year | Host Country | Winner | Runner-up | Final Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | India | New South Wales Blues (AUS) | Trinidad & Tobago (WI) | NSW won by 41 runs |
| 2010 | South Africa | Chennai Super Kings (IND) | Warriors (SA) | CSK won by 8 wickets |
| 2011 | India | Mumbai Indians (IND) | Royal Challengers Bangalore (IND) | MI won by 31 runs |
| 2012 | South Africa | Sydney Sixers (AUS) | Highveld Lions (SA) | SS won by 10 wickets |
| 2013 | India | Mumbai Indians (IND) | Rajasthan Royals (IND) | MI won by 33 runs |
| 2014 | India | Chennai Super Kings (IND) | Kolkata Knight Riders (IND) | CSK won by 8 wickets |
Why Was CLT20 Discontinued?
- Low Audience Interest: Viewership was not as high as expected.
- Too Many Cricket Leagues: Clash with other T20 leagues, especially the IPL.
- Financial Issues: Sponsors and broadcasters found it less profitable.
Even though Champions League Twenty 20 is no longer held, many fans still remember it as an exciting tournament that brought together the best domestic T20 teams from around the world.