Indian Premier League(IPL) format was established in 2007 by BCCI . This is fifth season of IPL. DLF IPL-5 will start on 4th April 2012 and end on 27th May 2012, having 76 matches and go over a period of 54 days. Nine teams will participate in this season instead of ten. Kochi Tuskers Kerla(KTK) is terminated in this season. M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is the stadium where opening and closing function will be held.