Starting in 2008, the T20 Indian Premier League (IPL) is a cricket competition. It has expanded greatly since then and is today the largest cricket league in the globe. Actually, among cricket leagues, the IPL is among the richest following NFL and Premier League. Supporters of their preferred clubs eagerly await it every year from all around the world.
Top cricket players from all over play in this competition every year, which makes it rather well-known. Every team boasts outstanding players who attract the supporters. This is why several IPL teams have developed a sizable fan following, occasionally even more than those of some foreign clubs. We shall review the most followed IPL teams in this page.
Chennai Super Kings (42.6 million)
Having won a joint-record of five titles, Chennai Super Kings is among the most successful teams in IPL’s annals. From the first running of the IPL, they have been a regular feature. MS Dhoni led the squad from 2008 till 2023 and starting in 2024; Ruturaj Gaikwad took control. Apart from their on-field performance, Chennai Super Kings’ appeal stems from their enormous following on social media—42.6 million fans on all platforms.
Mumbai Indians, at 38.6 million,
Together with Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians have the joint-record for the most IPL titles in IPL history. Under the direction of Rohit Sharma, Mumbai Indians won all five IPL trophies. Not only for their on-field performance but also for star-studded line-up including Sanath Jayasiriya, Sachin Tendulkar, Kieron Pollard, MI is one of the most popular teams, just like CSK. Among other names, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah. With 38.6 million followers overall across all platforms, Mumbai Indians have a huge social media fan base.
Bengaluru, Royal Challengers, 35.3 million
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a huge following not only in India but all across. Thanks to international presence of superstars like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Kevin Pietersen and to name a few, the RCB’s supporters have kept growing even though the elusive IPL title has not been won since the first edition of the tournament. RCB has passed CSK to rank first on Instagram among teams followed. On all social media channels, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have 35.3 million fans overall.
Kolkata Knight Riders: thirty-3 million
Kolkata Knight Riders’ fame directly relates to their affiliation with co-owner of the franchise Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. Massive fan following over the years has been garnered by his worldwide audience as well as by team’s IPL title-winning streak in 2012, 2014, and 2023 and the participation of legendary players Gautam Gambhir, Brendon McCullum, Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer, and so forth. KKR boasts 30.3 million followers on all social media channels.
Delhi Capitals at 16.1 million
Among the eight IPL teams participating in the first running of the event are Delhi Capitals. The team has had players ranging from Yuvraj Singh, Kevin Pietersen, David Warner, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan, Trent Boult, and Rishabh Pant. Though they have not yet won the IPL title, Delhi Capitals—formerly Delhi Daredevils—have a sizable global fan base in addition to India. DC boasts 16.1 million followers on all kinds of social media.
Punjab Kings—15.9 million
From the first season in 2008, Punjab Kings have participated in the IPL. Originally Kings XI Punjab, the franchise rechristened it the present name in 2021. Thanks to the presence of explosive players over the years like Chris Gayle, Glenn Maxwell, Yuvraj Singh, KL Rahul, and skipper Shikhar Dhawan, Punjab Kings enjoy a decent fan following even if they have not yet grabbed the IPL title even after reaching the final in 2014. Right now, the franchise boasts 15.9 social media following.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, at 15.2 million,
Sun Group owns Sunrisers Hyderabad, sometimes referred to as the Orange Army. 2013 saw them enter the IPL, and in their first season they made the playoffs. Under David Warner’s leadership, they claimed their first IPL championship in 2016. SRH has had some major international players over the years including Warner, Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Pat Cummins, which have expanded their fan base in India and elsewhere. Their batting in IPL 2024 was first-rate. With more than 15.2 million social media followers, they are among the most often watched IPL teams nowadays.
Rajasthan Royals (13.1 million)
From the first season in 2008, Rajasthan Royals have been a feature of the Indian Premier League. Their title under Shane Warne’s leadership stunned everyone. They have not, however, taken home the trophy once more since then. Reaching the IPL 2022 final, Rajasthan Royals lost to newcomer Gujarat Titans. Royals’ performances over the years have helped them gain popularity even though they lack the IPL titles since 2008. Today the squad boasts over 13.1 million followers on several social media sites.
Gujarat Titans—6.9 million—
Based on Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans are a cricket team from Gujarat. They started the IPL in 2022 and rose fast in popularity. They attracted a lot of interest in their inaugural season when Hardik Pandya was captain and won the title. Reaching the final once more in 2023, they proved to be a formidable team. Their just two seasons of success attracted a lot of supporters. Following their first season, the team developed very great popularity. GT is among the top teams nowadays thanks to their enormous social media following of over 6.9 million people across several platforms.
Lucknow Super Giants (5.6 million)
Additionally joining the IPL in 2022 are Luckown Super Giants. Their headquarters are in northern India’s Lucknow. Their captain was KL Rahul, a quite well-known Indian cricket player. Among the team’s well-known members are also Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas Pooran. Reaching the playoffs in their first two seasons, they demonstrated strong performance for a fresh club. They have developed a solid following even though they still have not yet claimed the crown. With 5.6 million fans on social media, they are among the most followed and discussed teams in the IPL even though they are among the newest franchises there are.