Top 10 Richest IPL Teams 2026

The Indian Premier League is the richest cricket league in the world. In recent times, Teams have seen a major rise in their brand value. For RCB, after winning their first title, they became the most valuable team. On the other hand, RR ownership was changed and the franchise was sold for $1.63 billion. Also, RCB’s deal was for $1.78 billion. Here are the details of all the team with valuations:

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10. Lucknow Super Giants: $122 Million

Lucknow Super Giants
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Brand Value$122 million
IPL Titles0
Founded2022
Net Worth₹1,054 Crore
OwnerRPSG Group (Dr. Sanjiv Goenka)

LSG entered the IPL in 2022 along with the Gujarat Titans. Also, the franchise reached the playoffs in both 2022 and 2023. However, LSG finished seventh in the 2024 league. The owner of LSG is Dr. Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group. As per WP league, Goenka’s approx. net worth is USD 5.5 billion. He also owns the Durban Super Giants in the SA20 league and also holds a 49% of stakes in Manchester Originals. 

LSG’s brand value is approx. USD 122 million. This brand value shows the relatively early stage of their commercial development. The net worth of LSG is around INR 1,054 Crore.

9. Punjab Kings: $141 Million

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Brand Value$141 million
IPL Titles0
Founded2008
Net Worth₹1,219 Crore
OwnerMohit Burman, Preity Zinta & partners

Since the inaugural season of IPL, Punjab Kings have not won an IPL title, but in 2014 they were runner-up under George Bailey’s Captaincy.  The Punjab Kings hold a net worth of INR 1,219 Crore and a brand value of $141 million. Current Captain of PBKS, Shreyas Iyer for INR 26.75 crore. In 2024, KKR won under Iyer’s captaincy.

As per reports, PBKS registered the highest growth rate among all IPL teams in 2025, with a 39.6% growth in brand value as compared to the previous year.

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8. Gujarat Titans: $142 Million

Gujarat Titans
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Brand Value$142 million
IPL Titles1 (2022)
Founded2022
Net Worth₹1,227 Crore
OwnerTorrent Group (67%) & CVC Capital Partners (33%)

Gujarat Titans entered the scene in 2022 and won their first IPL title in 2022 under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. Also, GT went to the IPL final of 2023 but failed to win. The Brand value of GT is $142 million, and its net worth is INR 1,227 crore. The franchise is co-owned by Torrent Group (67%stake) and CVC Capital Partners (33%). The combined net worth of both owners is approx. USD 207.98 billion. It makes the GT ownership group the second richest among all IPL franchises. 

7. Rajasthan Royals: $146 Million

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Brand Value$146 million
IPL Titles1 (2008)
Founded2008
Net Worth₹1,262 Crore
OwnerKal Somani & US Consortium

Recently, the Rajasthan Royals were bought by a group led by Kal Somani. The deal was worth $1.63 billion. Rajasthan Royals won the first season of IPL in 2008 under Shane Warne’s captaincy. Also, Sanju Samson led the team to the runner-up position in 2022 and entered the playoffs in 2024. Rajasthan Royals’ valuation shows their steady growth and operates in a smaller metropolitan area than most rivals. The brand value of RR is around $146 million, and the net worth is approx. INR 1,262 Crore.

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6. Delhi Capitals: $152 Million

Delhi Capitals
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Brand Value$152 million
IPL Titles
Founded2008 (as Delhi Daredevils)
Net Worth₹1,314 Crore
OwnerGMR Group & JSW Sports

Delhi Capitals owns a Net Worth of approx. INR 1,314 Crore and has a brand value of $152 million. Delhi Capitals is owned by GMR Group and JSW Sports. The GMR group purchased the franchise in 2008 for USD 84 million. In 2018, JSW Sports, co-owner Parth Jindal, acquired a 50% stake along with GMR as co-owners. As per reports, GM Rao has a net worth of approx. 3.2 billion and JSW group is valued at around USD 24 billion.

5. Sunrisers Hyderabad: $154 Million

sunrisers hyderabad
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Brand Value$154 million
IPL Titles1 (2016)
Founded2013
Net Worth₹1,331 Crore
OwnerSun TV Network

SRH’s brand value is approx. USD 154 million and the net worth of the team is around INR 1,332 Crore. From the previous year’s cycle, the valuation cycle has risen by more than 80%. Sunrisers Hyderabad is owned by the Sun TV Network. Sunrisers Hyderabad won its first IPL in 2016. David Warner led the team to victory in 2016 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. SRH also finished as runners-up in both 2018 and 2024.

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4. Kolkata Knight Riders: $222 Million

kolkata knight riders
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Brand Value$222 million
IPL Titles3 (2012, 2014, 2024)
Founded2008
Net Worth₹1,918 Crore
OwnerRed Chillies Entertainment (Shah Rukh Khan) and Jay Mehta (Mehta Group)

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL title three times. The team won the title under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir in 2012 and 2014, and they won in 2024 under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy. KKR is owned by Red Chillies Entertainment (Shah Rukh Khan). The brand value and net worth of KKR are $222 million and INR 1,918 Crore, respectively.

3. Chennai Super Kings: $235 Million

chennai super kings
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Brand Value$235 million
IPL Titles5 (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Founded2008
Net Worth₹2,033 Crore
OwnerN. Srinivasan (India Cements)

Chennai Super Kings have won the title 5 times (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023). The team has a brand value of $235 million and a net worth of INR 2,033 Crore. The Chennai Super Kings were at the top before the Royal Challengers won the title in 2025. Also in 2022, CSK became the first Indian sports franchise to achieve a market capitalization of INR 7,600 Crore. The owner of CSK is N. Srinivasan, former BCCI president and Vice Chairman of Indian Cements. 

He purchased the team in 2008 for USD 91 million. One of the major sponsors of the team is TVS Eurogrip and Gulf Oil.

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2. Mumbai Indians: $242 Million

Mumbai Indians
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Brand Value$242 million
IPL Titles5 (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
Founded2008
Net Worth₹2,094 Crore
OwnerReliance Industries (Indiawin Sports)

Mumbai Indians have also won the title 5 times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020). The owner of the franchise is Reliance Industries through its subsidiary, Indiawin Sports. They purchased the team in 2008 for USD 111.9 million. As of now, the MI brand value is $242 million and the net worth is around INR 2,094 Crore. All five titles came under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: $269 Million

Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Brand Value$269 million
IPL Titles1 (2025)
Founded2008
Net Worth₹2,327 Crore
OwnerAditya Birla Group-led Consortium 

In 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first IPL title after 18 years under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy. However, the franchise has reached the finals three times before 2025 but could not win the championship. In 2026, RCB ownership was changed and is currently led by the Aditya Birla Group along with the Times of India group and Blackstone. The deal was signed for around $1.8 billion. The Brand Value of the team is $269 million, and the net worth is approx. INR 2,327 Crore.

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Conclusion 

The Indian Premier League continues to grow as the richest cricket league, with rising team valuations and global appeal. Franchises like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians highlight the league’s massive commercial success and future potential.

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  • Jaideep Tanwar

    Jaideep Tanwar is a writer at KhabrBite with 2 years of experience writing across cricket, automobile, mobile industry news, and current affairs. He covers IPL updates, player analysis, smartphone launches, and car reveals with a focus on clear and accurate reporting.

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