NEW DELHI, March 26 (Reuters) - The ⁠19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on ⁠overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation ofits robust financial health this week.

A high-profile consortium has ‌acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru for an eye‑watering $1.78 billion, while another is splashing $1.6 billion to take control of Rajasthan Royals - reminders of the enduring pull of the world's richest T20 league.