The Indian Premier League IPL logo bears resemblance to Mashrafe bin Mortaza’s strike at the 2007 T20I World Cup. Mortaza took the shot in a hotly-contested international tournament against one of Bangladesh’s fiercest rivals in sport. Let’s explore other details about the logo, player’s career, and badges of current IPL franchises.
Is There Proof that Mortaza’s Shot Stance Inspired the IPL Logo?
Yes, there is proof that Mortaza assumed the exact stance used in the IPL’s logo. There is a photo of Mortaza’s shot from that 2007 game and it has every element of the IPL logo currently in use.
He has the bat over his head and both knees bent out in a swinging stance. The photo also shows both leg positions align with what is on the IPL logo.
Where Did Mashrafe Play This Shot?
Mashrafe Mortaza played the iconic shot that now features as the IPL’s logo in a T20I involving Bangladesh versus Pakistan. Mortaza’s iconic shot wowed cricket fans and commentators at the time and now features as an icon of one of the world’s top sports leagues.
Did Mashrafe Mortaza Play in the IPL?
Mashrafe Mortaza featured for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL; however, his stint was short-lived. The talented all-rounder played in one game for his franchise versus the now-defunct Deccan Chargers (DC-CH) in IPL 2009. Mortaza conceded over 20 runs in an over and KKR ended up losing the game to DC in that encounter.
See his performance in that game below:
| Batting | |
| 100s: | 0 |
| 30s: | 0 |
| 4s: | 0 |
| 50s: | 0 |
| 6s: | 0 |
| Aggregate: | 2 |
| Average: | N/A |
| Balls Faced: | 2 |
| Ducks: | 0 |
| Highest Score: | 2* |
| Innings: | 1 |
| Median: | 2.00 |
| Not Outs: | 1 |
| Opened Batting: | 0 |
| Scoring Rate | 100.00 |
| Top Scored in Innings: | 0 |
| Bowling | |
| Wickets: | 0 |
| Runs Conceded: | 58 |
| Overs: | 4.0 |
| Maidens: | 0 |
| Balls: | 24 |
| Average: | |
| 3 Wickets in Inning: | 0 |
| 4 Wickets in Inning: | 0 |
| 5 Wickets in Inning: | 0 |
| Best: | 0/58 |
| Economy Rate: | 14.50 |
| Strike Rate: | |
Records Held by Mashrafe Mortaza
Fourth highest number of catches by a substitute in an innings – Test cricket
Fourth most wickets on a single cricket ground – One – Day Internationals
One thousand runs, fifty wickets and fifty catches record – One – Day Internationals
What is the Inspiration Behind Some IPL Franchise Logos?
Gujarat Titans
The Gujarat Titans (GT) logo features a kite-like structure on its background with the franchise’s name boldly written across. GT went with this logo to retain a major cultural heritage of Gujarat – kite flying. Gujarat State has several important festivals like Uttarayan and an International Kite Festival.
Chennai Super Kings
A roaring lion in the background of a crowned text of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of IPL cricket’s most iconic logos. CSK are the competition’s joint most-successful team and displays a commanding template with this design. The logo signifies strength, determination, and unwavering courage, three great qualifies of the franchise.
Kolkata Knight Riders
The Kolkata-based franchise has a Corinthian helmet at its helm on a purple background with multiple designs. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chose this logo to symbolize their success in the competition since 2008. They are the IPL’s third most-successful team with 2 titles and continue to deliver impressive performances each league season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The crown and lion symbol are main features of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL logo. RCB’s logo signifies strength and courage and makes good use of regal colours throughout its design.
Fans will appreciate the RCB players more if they can live up to the meanings behind their team logo. The RCB franchise continues to fail on the pitch after several seasons as a top-flight franchise.
Mumbai Indians
CSK and the Mumbai Indians (MI) share similar successes in the IPL with five trophies apiece. They are two of the strongest IPL sides in recent times, and MI came up with a Chakra logo right from their initial season. The MI logo takes inspiration from the Sudarshana Chakra with strong links to Vishnu in sacred Hindu text.
Rajasthan Royals
A crown is the befitting image on a logo for Rajasthan Royals (RR). They won the first-ever IPL and continue to deliver impressive performances each season. There have been several changes to the franchise’s logo in recent years; however, the crown retains its usual position.
Delhi Capitals
A trio of tigers feature in the Delhi Capitals (DC) logo. The symbols point to two national symbols commonly used across India. Tigers are admired for their strength and courage and these attributes drive the logo of this top IPL franchise.
