These IPL-Inspired Drinking Games & Challenges Need Your Attention
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) just around the corner, ready to engulf the whole country into a cricket-induced frenzy, let us add an extra layer of fun to your match-viewings with friends. Whether you are the loudest fan in the room or just there for the vibe, these IPL-inspired drinking games and challenges can make any match viewing more interactive. So, send out the invites to your buddies, grab the cocktail shaker, and let’s get into some games that’ll make every run and every wicket a reason to cheer louder.
The Powerplay Pour
Just like powerplay on the pitch, start strong with this game. The rules are simple: during the first six overs of either inning, each time a boundary is hit—either a four or a six—everyone takes a sip. If a wicket falls, the group goes in for a double sip. Whip up a batch of light cocktails or mocktails to accompany the games. Think of something simple that goes a long way—perhaps 60 ml Smirnoff with a splash of tonic or Black and White Ginger Ale and a lime wedge.
The Captain’s Challenge
Every team’s captain is the heart and soul of the strategy on the field. So, in this game, each person picks a captain at the start of the match. Whenever your chosen captain scores a run, takes a catch, or makes a wicket, it's time to take a sip. If your captain gets out, well, that’s a full drink. Whip up something captain-worthy, like a Johnnie Walker Black Label on the rocks, and watch closely as your chosen leaders battle it out.
Super Over Sip-Off
Ah, the super over—cricket’s answer to sudden death over time. If the match you're watching heads into a super over, it's game on. Prepare a special super overshot (a neat 30 ml Ketel One vodka does the trick) for each ball bowled. If your team wins, cheer and sip in victory. If they lose, the opposing side gets the bragging rights, and you down your drink. It's tense, it's fast, and it's a surefire way to feel part of the action.
The Wicket Whirl
This one’s for the bowlers. Assign each player a bowler from either team at the start of the match. Every time your bowler takes a wicket, everyone else takes a sip, and you get to hand out two sips to the person of your choice. Mix something refreshing yet potent, like a gin and tonic using Tanqueray, to keep the spirits high and the game interesting.
The IPL Trivia Timeout
Utilise those strategic timeouts for a quick round of IPL trivia. Prepare a list of questions related to IPL history, records, or even fun facts about the players. Miss a question? Take a sip. Get it right? You get to nominate someone else to take a sip. This is where your IPL knowledge can truly shine, so choose your questions wisely and maybe keep a cocktail inspired by the evening’s teams at hand—think a mango chilli margarita for Chennai Super Kings fans or a royal purple punch for Kolkata Knight Riders enthusiasts.
Remember, the goal of these games is to add fun and camaraderie to your IPL watching experience. Always drink responsibly, keeping those cocktails light and the competition friendly.
