Which IPL franchise was terminated after playing only the 2011 season?

Kochi Tuskers Kerala was the IPL franchise terminated after playing only the 2011 season. The Kerala-based team entered the league as one of two new franchises for that year, alongside Pune Warriors India.

The franchise’s brief IPL life was marked by disputes among its owners and disagreements with the BCCI over financial obligations. In September 2011, the BCCI terminated its contract, citing failure to provide the required bank guarantee connected with the franchise fee. The IPL later confirmed that only nine teams would participate in 2012.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala played 14 matches in 2011. It is often confused with Pune Warriors India because both debuted together, but Pune continued through the 2013 season. Deccan Chargers were also later removed from the IPL, but their expulsion came after the 2012 season, not after 2011.