ˌIndian ˈPremier ˈLeague noun the Indian Premier League (abbreviation the IPA) a professional cricket league in India that was started in 2008. 10 teams of players from all over the world take part in the competition. The type of cricket played is Twenty20 (= each side in a match bats for only 20 overs). The IPL was the first sports event to be broadcast live on YouTube.