In which years was the IPL held outside India?


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The IPL has been held outside India in three key years due to special circumstances. Here's a quick breakdown:

🌍 IPL Editions Held Outside India

Year Location Reason Type
2009 South Africa Clash with Indian General Elections Entire Season
2014 UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) Partial clash with Indian Elections Partial Season (First 20 matches)
2020 UAE COVID-19 pandemic & safety concerns Entire Season

🔁 Summary:

  • 2009 – Fully in South Africa

  • 2014 – First 20 matches in UAE, rest in India

  • 2020 – Fully in UAE

Let me know if you want a visual timeline or how these editions impacted team performances or fan response!