The Indian Premier League, cricket’s richest and most glamorous domestic competition, has overtaken T20 tournaments in a new global ranking, raising questions about whether financial prowess alone guarantees quality.

Despite its status as the most expensive and high-profile league in the game, the IPL has been ranked third in the latest rankings by the World Cricketers Association (WCA), formerly known as FICA.

The findings suggest that significant improvements are still needed to establish itself as the best competition in the world.

According to the global players’ body, the IPL needs to improve its approach to player rights and overall welfare.

The league’s ranking reflects concerns that while it dominates commercially, it lags behind its rivals in areas related to player treatment and conditions.

Topping the rankings is England’s new franchise The Hundred, which topped the charts with 75.2 points.

It is followed by South Africa’s SA20 with 68 points to take second place.

The IPL scored 62.6 points, ahead of Australia’s Big Bash League at fourth with 62.5 points. Pakistan’s PSL is fifth with 48 points.

The rest of the top ten places have a range of global competitions. Major League Cricket is ranked sixth, while ILD20 in the UAE is ranked seventh.

Caribbean Premier League is eighth, Abu Dhabi T10 is ninth and Bangladesh Premier League is tenth.

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