Despite its share of controversies and the heady mix of glamour and
cricket, the Indian Premier League's first edition would be best
remembered for the triumph of the underdog wherein a retired spin
legend inspired the cheapest franchisee of the event to an unexpected
title win.
Shane Warne, considered by many as the best captain
never to lead Australia, led a pack of unheralded players to a Rs 4.8
crore prize cheque, thus rounding off 44 days of a soap opera that had
everything -- from drama to emotion -- for prime-time viewers.

Rajasthan Royals grabbed victory in a very exciting final.

Indian won the 20-20 final as an underdog with lot of new team members. Rajasthan Royals also do the same.

Does the 20-20 favor the underdog?