9 years ago IPL began with McCullum's blazing 158*(73)
The inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League began with Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum scoring an unbeaten 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bangalore at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 18, 2008. The Kiwi batsman hit 10 fours and 13 sixes in his innings, which helped KKR post 222 in their 20 overs.