Champions League Twenty20

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/champions-league-twenty20

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the prize money structure?Total prize pool of US$6 million, with the winner receiving $2.5 million
2. When did the Champions League Twenty20 start?It was launched in 2008 and the first games were played in October 2009.
3. Who helped create the Champions League Twenty20?The tournament was made together by the cricket boards of India, Australia, and South Africa.

Franchise Cricket: A professional sports league where teams are privately owned businesses, often representing specific geographic locations.
T20 Format: A fast-paced version of cricket where each team bats for a maximum of 20 overs, emphasizing aggressive play and quick scoring.
Governing Bodies: Organizations that oversee and regulate sports, such as national cricket boards or the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Commercial Opportunities: Potential for businesses and organizations to generate revenue and profit through marketing, sponsorship, and broadcasting.