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What is written in Sanskrit on IPL trophy? Know its meaning before the RCB vs GT final match

Samira Vishwas | June 2, 2026 12:24 PM CST

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League was started in 2008. The objective was clear that the young cricketers of the country should get a big platform. IPL has been doing this work very well for the last 19 years. But do you know that there is a special verse written in Sanskrit on the shining trophy of IPL? Before the IPL 2026 final, know the meaning of this verse and the history of the trophy.

The trophy was different for the first three years

In the first three years i.e. 2008, 2009 and 2010, the design of the IPL trophy was completely different. The shape of that trophy was like the map of India. The trophy was redesigned in 2011. The trophy that is being used since then remains the same till date. There has been no change in its design in the last 15 years.

Sanskrit verse is written on the trophy

Since 2011, it is written in Sanskrit on the IPL trophy, Yatra Pratibha Avasara Prapnotihi. In Hindi it means where talent and opportunity meet. This line completely reflects the thinking of IPL. The league truly provides the biggest platform in the world for young players. Here, talents from India and abroad get a chance to showcase their abilities.

This is also the official tagline of IPL

This Sanskrit sentence is not just a verse written on a trophy. This is also the official tagline of IPL. Written in Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world, this line explains the basic idea of the tournament. The name of the winning team every year is also engraved on the bottom of the trophy.

The winning team gets a replica trophy

The main trophy that is given to the team on the stage after winning the final is only for a short period of time. The original trophy is kept by BCCI and is used every year. The winning franchise is given an exact replica to keep. The same Sanskrit verse is written on that replica also.

Changed design for global look

It is noteworthy that BCCI had changed the design of the trophy to give global identity to IPL. The initial three-year trophy seemed a bit local. The new trophy introduced in 2011 was in the shape of a cup. Its look was of international standard and it showed the strength that a global league trophy should have.