IPL 2009 P0INT TABLE

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2009 was the second edition of the IPL, a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. The tournament took place from April 18 to May 24, 2009. Here are some key highlights and brief information about IPL 2009: 

 1. Teams: There were eight teams participating in the IPL 2009: Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. 

 2. Venues: The matches were played in various cities across India, including Bangalore, Cape Town (South Africa), Centurion (South Africa), Chennai, Durban (South Africa), Johannesburg (South Africa), Kimberley (South Africa), Port Elizabeth (South Africa), and Pretoria (South Africa). 

 3. Format: The tournament followed a round-robin and knockout format. Each team played all other teams twice in the round-robin stage, resulting in a total of 56 matches. The top four teams advanced to the knockout stage, consisting of two semifinals, an eliminator, and the final. 

 4. Champions: Deccan Chargers emerged as the champions of IPL 2009. Led by Adam Gilchrist, the team defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final held at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

 5. Outstanding Performers: Some notable performances in IPL 2009 include Adam Gilchrist's century in the final, Shaun Marsh of Kings XI Punjab winning the Orange Cap for scoring the most runs in the tournament (616 runs), and RP Singh of Deccan Chargers winning the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets (23 wickets). 

 6. Awards: Adam Gilchrist was named the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional performances throughout the season. Pragyan Ojha, also from Deccan Chargers, received the award for the Best Bowler of the Tournament. 

 7. Venue Change: Due to security concerns during the general elections in India, the IPL 2009 season was shifted to South Africa for the first 21 matches. After the elections, the remaining matches were held in India. Overall, IPL 2009 was an exciting edition of the tournament, with high-quality cricket, memorable performances, and a new champion crowned in Deccan Chargers.

IPL 2009 Points Table

Team	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	Points
Delhi Daredevils	14	10	4	0	20
Mumbai Indians	14	7	7	0	14
Royal Challengers Bangalore	14	7	7	0	14
Chennai Super Kings	14	8	5	1	17
Deccan Chargers	14	7	7	0	14
Rajasthan Royals	14	6	7	1	13
Kolkata Knight Riders	14	3	10	1	7
Kings XI Punjab	14	7	7	0	14