With simply 4 days to go till the opening match of this year&& 's IPL, cricket fever is already taking hold and for fans across Afghanistan, Ariana Radio and Television Network (ATN) will when again bring this thrilling occasion into the homes of Afghans in the country.This year&& 's IPL is in reality the 18th season and has undoubtedly become a firm preferred on the world&& 's annual cricket schedule.The popularity of the IPL is so immense that the cumulative brand worth was approximated at $12 billion in 2024, a 13% increase from $10.7 billion in 2023, according to the 17th Brand Finance IPL 2024 valuation report.According to Brand Finance, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) leads as the most important IPL franchise in 2024, with a brand evaluation of $122 million.This 52% development is attributed largely to the long-lasting tradition of their previous captain MS Dhoni.CSK is followed by Mumbai Indians, which is valued at $119 million and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is worth $117 million.Defending champs, Kolkata Knight Riders is at $109 million; Sunrisers Hyderabad is $85 million; Rajasthan Royals is $81 million and Delhi Capitals is $80 million.Saturday&& 's opener will see KKR take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Kolkata.IPL 2025 gets underway on Saturday, March 22, and runs for 2 months, ending on May 25.
IPL fans can tune in to Ariana Television from 6:15 pm for a pre-match show on Saturday.
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