PHOTOS: IPL 8's cheergirls sizzle!

A few years ago, Royal Challengers Bangalore team director Sidhartha Mallya had said, 'If you take away the cheergirls, the after-match parties, etc, then there will be no difference between an IPL match and a Ranji Trophy or a Duleep Trophy game.'

So when IPL matches are played in Bengaluru, rest assured of cheergirls thrilling spectators with their dance moves.

On Sunday, Mumbai Indians tasted their first victory in Season 8 of the cash-rich T20 extravaganza in Bengaluru and like the team's brilliant all-round display, it was their cheerleaders who led the charge.

Mumbai Indians produced a clinical performance to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 18 runs in a high-scoring affair and taste their first victory after four straight defeat in five matches. Needless to say,  their cheergirls were the cynosure of all eyes.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad cheerleaders are not far behind when it comes to shaking a leg.

The wardrobe of the cheergirls of Chennai Super Kings has witnessed a sea change. From blue and gold, this season they have settled for gold and red. They can be easily mistaken for RCB cheergirls.

Indeed, these lovely ladies who add spice to the slam-bang cricket are becoming a treat to watch, not only for lovers of the game but even the not-so-diehard cricket fans.

The girls in purple and gold do their best to boost the morale of Kolkata Knight Riders and their fans.

Kings XI Punjab have given their cheerleaders a lot to celebrate, courtesy some smashing performances on the field.

These young cheerleaders from Royal Challengers Bangalore can easily qualify as among of the hottest in the tournament.

The cheerleading trio of Rajasthan Royals make sure their fans have a good time.