CNN reports from India:

Google India has brokered a groundbreaking two-year deal with Global Cricket Ventures, the licensing partner to the Indian Premier League, giving them exclusive rights to stream live cricket matches from the IPL on YouTube.

Viewers will be able to watch all 60 matches in the 2010 IPL for free on a dedicated online channel which will include match highlights, player interviews, pitch reports as well as an exclusive “YouTube View” which will not be available to those watching on television.

The deal marks a worldwide first in live streaming of any global sporting event where action is expected to reach half-a-billion viewers during the 45 day tournament.