New Delhi, May 3 -- Rivalries shape global sporting leagues. The Manchester United vs. Liverpool rivalry in the English Premier League is one of the main reasons for the league's global popularity. Real Madrid vs. Barcelona in Spain single-handedly puts the Spanish League on the global map. Likewise, the Indian Premier League has its own share of rivalries, which played a key role in taking the game to a wider audience.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru is billed as the oldest rivalry in the league, as the two sides played the inaugural match in 2008. Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians is termed the biggest rivalry, as the two sides contested many finals over the years. The crossover of the aforementioned rivalrie...