The first delivery in IPL history was faced by Sourav Ganguly of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 18, 2008.
Key Details of the First IPL Ball:
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Bowler: Praveen Kumar (RCB)
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Batsman: Sourav Ganguly (KKR)
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Match: KKR vs RCB
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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Result: KKR won by 140 runs
This was the historic opening match of the IPL, in which Brendon McCullum smashed 158 off 73 balls*, setting the tone for the tournament. Would you like more details on this match?