TOP 8 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT IPL

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WHO FACED THE FIRST BALL IN IPL HISTORY?

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WHO BOWLED THE VERY FIRST OVER IN THE IPL?

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FIRST WICKET IN THE IPL HISTORY

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THE FIRST EVER IPL CENTURY

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THE ONLY PLAYER TO PLAY FOR ONE FRANCHISE

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WINNING THE PURPLE CAP IN BACK TO BACK SEASONS

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FASTEST FIFTY IN THE IPL

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MOST M.O.M AWARDS IN IPL HISTORY

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