IPL coverage works best from a dedicated hub
IPL traffic spikes around fixtures, playoffs, and headline matchups. A competition-specific hub helps users start with the league they care about and then move into the exact match page they need.
Practical flow
Why the hub replaces old season posts
Visitors do not need a separate article for every season title variation. A current hub plus match pages is cleaner for both navigation and search.
Related cricket paths
If you also follow short-format international tournaments, the T20 World Cup hub is the next best place to continue.