The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given cricketing fans the most thrilling moments that have occurred in the game of cricket. Throughout the years, the tournament has witnessed the highest level of performance, dramatic finish, and some unforgettable events, which make it the largest T20 league around the globe. These are what have molded the IPL to be the current version it has become today. Without these moments, the tournament would never have been what it is. Let's take a peek at the top 10 most memorable moments in IPL history

1. Brendon McCullum 158 – Start Something Big (2008)
The journey of IPL started in the year 2008 with the first match played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). On that very first day, Brendon McCullum played one of the greatest T20 innings ever, hitting 158 off just 73 balls*. The way he hit with 13 sixes, announced the arrival of IPL in style. It was a match which proved that this league was going to change cricket forever.

2. Rajasthan Royals' Fairy Tale Title Win (2008)

People did not expect Rajasthan Royals to win the first season of IPL. They had no topnotch players in their side and were overlooked as dark horses. But under the mesmerizing captaincy of Shane Warne, they shocked everybody and bagged the IPL 2008 title. Their win went forth to prove that IPL was much more than a league for superstars and heroes. 

3. Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings – The Rivalry Begins (2010 Final)
IPL was to see the greatest rivalry being shaped in the year 2010 when CSK, captained by the great MS Dhoni, came out victorious by defeating Mumbai Indians in the very first IPL title. Since that match, there has been the legendary rivalry being the biggest draw in the Indian Premier League, even to date.

4. Chris Gayle 175 – the greatest knock ever in IPL History (2013)
Chris Gayle reminded everyone why he is called the "Universe Boss," hitting a record-breaking 175 off 66 balls for RCB against Pune Warriors India. His innings still stands as the highest individual score in IPL history, featuring 17 sixes. Pure power-hitting and no one had anything else to say but look on in a

5. RCB v/s SRH – The IPL Final Thriller of 2016
One of the closest and thrilling IPL finals was witnessed between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 final. With David Warner's brilliant knock leading SRH, the score rose to 208/7, while RCB got a fine start through Kohli and Gayle's opening stand, although it eventually collapsed to only reach 8 runs short. To date, the match stands among one of IPL's most painful losses for Royal Challengers' fans.

6. Virat Kohli’s Magical 973-Run Season (2016)
It was a season that will forever be about Virat Kohli in 2016, scoring 973 runs, four centuries included. Although the RCB failed to bring home the title, it will remain as one of the best seasons of all time for IPL.

7. The Mankading Debate – Ashwin vs. Buttler (2019)
Perhaps one of the most controversial moments for IPL 2019 was when Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Jos Buttler by 'Mankading' him - running out the non-striker before delivering the ball. This act gave rise to huge debate on whether it was against the "spirit of cricket." Some people agreed with Ashwin's decision, while others believed it was not fair.

8. The Closest IPL Final Ever – Mumbai Indians Win by 1 Run (2019)
It was the most thrilling final of IPL history between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in 2019. CSK required two runs from the last ball, but Lasith Malinga threw a perfect yorker to get Shardul Thakur, and Mumbai won by just 1 run! This was the closest IPL final in history, and MI took home their fourth IPL trophy

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9. Two Super Overs in One Match – A First in Cricket (2020)
For the first time ever in IPL 2020, a league stage match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab-now Punjab Kings-reached history when it ended level. The teams were tied again in the Super Over. More incredibly, that too was leveled! This again meant another Super Over, an event that has never occurred before in cricket history. Punjab ultimately won, but this match was one of IPL's most dramatic encounters.

10. Kohli vs. Gambhir – The Heated Clash (2023)
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir had the biggest on-field argy-bargy between each other that became a point of discussion of this IPL 2023 where there was an ongoing match between RCB and LSG, wherein the mouth chatter turned to become a fight by the entire playing and the umpiring fraternity getting in. A heated exchange like this only served to make memories of a former IPL clashes which the passionate rivals had during previous IPL games making the League look more interesting.