The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket league established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). It has evolved into one of the wealthiest sports leagues globally, featuring teams from major Indian cities. Matches are typically played in the late afternoon or evening, often under floodlights to maximize television viewership. Initially, IPL matches followed a home-and-away format among all teams, but with the league's expansion plans, the format changed to accommodate ten clubs divided into two groups. The tournament features a round-robin group stage followed by playoff matches involving the top four teams, with one losing team given a second chance to reach the final. The IPL transformed the financial landscape for cricketers, with players earning significant sums through auctions organized by the league. Franchise owners, including major companies, Bollywood stars, and media magnates, bid for the best players. The league's success led to the establishment of other domestic T20 leagues worldwide.

BOOM found viral photos claiming that visuals depicted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans rallying in support of the team ahead of the IPL final against Gujarat Titans. However, BOOM found that the visuals were unrelated and from various locations worldwide, including Germany, Ethiopia, Spain, and Thailand, rather than showing CSK fans.