The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the first-of-its-kind T20 tournament that came into existence in 2008. Since then, it has taken some giant steps and has now become the biggest cricket tournament in the world. Cricket is a religion in India, which has made the IPL a global brand. Now fans from across the world wait for it every year to cheer for their favorite teams.
Every year all the big names come to play in this league, which is why it has become most popular. Every team has their iconic players that attract the fans. As a result, some IPL teams have gained remarkable fan following, which is why more than some international teams. In this article, we will talk about the top most followed IPL teams.
Apart from following their favorite franchises on social media, fans also show their passion by engaging in cricket discussions, fantasy leagues, and even exploring betting options during the IPL season. If you want to see how global audiences connect with the sport beyond cheering, you can check cricket betting on Stake for live cricket action and markets.
List of Top 10 Most Fan Following Team in IPL
| Rankings | Teams | Instagram Followers | Facebook Followers | Twitter (X) Followers | Total Followers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | 20.2M | 14M | 10.6M | 44.8 M |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | 18.4M | 15M | 8.M | 41.4M |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 21.5M | 9.6M | 7.3M | 38.4M |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7.4M | 18M | 5.3M | 30.8M |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 4.6M | 9.4M | 3M | 17M |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 4.6M | 9.3M | 2.6M | 16.5M |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5.4M | 6.8M | 3.3M | 15.5M |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 5.2M | 6M | 2.9M | 14.1M |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans | 5M | 2M | 627.9K | 7.6M |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 3.6M | 1.3M | 817.3K | 5.8M |
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10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Owned by RPSG Group, Lucknow Super Giants made their IPL debut in 2022. They are based in Lucknow, a city in Northern India. The franchise appointed KL Rahul as their captain, who himself is one of the most followed Indian cricketers. Then, the franchise also has some incredible players like Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Quinton de Kock, and others. They finished the first two seasons in the playoffs. And despite not much success or being one of the newest teams, they are one of the followed teams in the IPL.
9. Gujarat Titans (GT)
Owned by Adani Group, Gujarat Titans are based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. They also made their debut in 2022. But they got to fame very soon when Hardik Pandya led them to win the title in their maiden season. GT also made it to the final in 2023. It attracted fans, and the team became popular after their maiden season only. GT has a massive fan-following across various social media platforms, which is well over 7.6 million.
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Owned by Manoj Badale, Rajasthan Royals have been part of the Indian Premier League since the inaugural season in 2008. They stunned the world when Shane Warne led the franchise to lift the inaugural title. But since then, they have not won the title yet. But with good performances over the years, the team is getting popular season by season. Across different platforms, RR have a fanbase of over 14.1 million, and the franchise makes sure that they are active on social media by posting interesting contents with players and fans.
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7. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Famously known as the Orange Army, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been owned by Sun Group. They made their IPL debut in 2013 and made to the playoffs. Then in 2016, David Warner led them to lift the title. SRH has always focused on some popular international figures such as Warner, Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and others, which has increased the popularity of this team not just in India but worldwide. Recently in IPL 2024, they took the batting to another level. That is why they are one of the most followed team in IPL, with a fan following of over 15.5 million.
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6. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Owned by JSW and GMR Sports equally, Delhi Capitals are one of the oldest franchises in the IPL. They made their debut back in 2008. From Virender Sehwag to Shikhar Dhawan, Kevin Pietersen to David Warner, and Yuvraj Singh to Rishabh Pant, some big names have played for his franchise over the years. Though they have not won a title yet, despite that, they have a huge fanbase of passionate fans. They are one of the most followed teams in the IPL, with a fanbase of 16.5 million.
5. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
The history suggests that Punjab Kings are the most underperforming teams in the IPL history. Owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul, the franchise has only made the playoffs twice in 17 years, and their last playoff appearance was in 2014. But despite their underperformance, the franchise never shies away from picking up big superstars for the team, and fans also support their team. They have a fan following of 17 million.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Shahrukh Khan himself is probably the biggest superstar in Bollywood currently, and whatever he does, fans follow him. That’s one of the main reasons why Kolkata Knight Riders are so popular in the IPL. They have also won three IPL titles. Co-owned by Shahrukh Khan, KKR have been one of the most successful IPL teams and have done well in the tournament. That is why fans support this team a lot, even from other countries. KKR have 30.8 million, which is huge.
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Virat Kohli is the most followed cricketer in the world, and he has a massive fanbase; that’s what he brings to the table with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB have been part of the tournament since the very first season and played nine playoff seasons but couldn’t win a title yet. Despite that, this franchise has a massive fanbase across the world. Owned by United Spirits, RCB fans are very passionate and followed them with a large number. They have a fanbase of over 40 Million across the world.
2. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah are the superstars of different generations, and all have played for Mumbai Indians. Owned by Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd., the MI are one of two teams that have won five IPL titles. They have a massive fanbase because they are not only in the IPL but also have teams across different T20 leagues, which is also one strong reason why fans follow MI. They play their home matches at Wankhede Stadium. The current data confirms that MI have a fanbase of over 41.3 million, which is more than the population of many countries.
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1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings top every chart in the IPL. They are the most consistent team, having won five IPL titles and two Champions League titles. Then, MS Dhoni, who is probably among the most loved cricketers in the world. The presence of MSD makes CSK a popular team, and then their performances over the years have helped them gain popularity. That is why CSK is the most followed team in the IPL. They have a total fanbase of over 43.6 million, and everyone wants to see MS Dhoni.
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