Amid the influx of T20 leagues and the cramped calendar as a result, getting a clean window to rope in the best of talents is a challenge. Indian Premier League (IPL) with its big money is the biggest T20 league by a distance. It leaves the door ajar for the others to make a mark of their own. Australia's Big Bash League (BBL), Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), West Indies' Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) are some of the most sought after.
Slowly but gradually, South Africa's SA20 has also risen up the charts, with clear ambitions and backing of IPL franchises. Durban Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape all have support of IPL owners.