BRA2
SAN1
WI-A
LIONS
Galatasaray
Stuttgart
Shakhtar
Sporting
Atlético
Bayern
Barcelona
Aston Villa
Bodo/Glimt
Lille
Feyenoord
Inter Milan
LASK Linz
S Bratislava
NEW0
EVE1
DEP2
OSA1
ATA0
PAR3
LOR0
BRE2
NZ-A424
IND-A346 & 90/2 (21.3 ov)
QLD280
VIC307 & 136/6 (66 ov)
SYL218 & 218
CHATT210 & 126/1 (37 ov, target 227)
MYMS108 & 315/9 (91 ov) (f/o)
KHU288
DHA
BAR266/8 (70 ov)
RAN256
RAJ231 & 110/3 (27 ov)
ASSAM135
KNTKA180/2 (36 ov)
MEGHA
NAGA244/8 (67 ov)
TPURA219/7 (74.3 ov)
SAU
BENG143
MAHA21/2 (8 ov)
ODSA
JHK37/3 (25 ov)
CHD
TN320/4 (86 ov)
NZ
IND
UAE
OMA
HH-W
MR-W
TOK
MOW
BIK
JAB
LUL
POA
DOLPH
WPR
NED183/3 (36/50 ov, target 183)
AFG81/3 (8.1/20 ov, target 80)
ZIM79
MS-W109 (18.1/20 ov, target 125)
PS-W124/9
CHR129/6
SPR131/5 (16.4/20 ov, target 130)
KAY180/6
KAG181/6 (19.4/20 ov, target 181)
ALB0
MAL0
GOI1
CRB0
CON1
PAL0
CAT0
ARGJ0
RIV0
BAN0
Man Utd
AS Roma
SAS2
FIO4
Athletic2
Real Sociedad1
The Pink Army just made history — off the pitch. The ownership of Rajasthan Royals has officially changed hands, with a US-based consortium led by entrepreneur Kal Somani acquiring the franchise for a record-breaking $1.63 billion (₹15,286 crore). The Assam Tribune Yes, the same team that was once the cheapest buy in the room is now IPL’s crown jewel.
Who Are the New Owners of Rajasthan Royals?
Leading the acquisition is Kal Somani, a US-based technology entrepreneur who was already a minority shareholder in the franchise. The ownership consortium includes Rob Walton, heir to the Walmart fortune, and Shields Hamp, a member of the iconic Ford family. The Tribune
| Partner | Background |
|---|---|
| Kal Somani | Founder, IntraEdge, Truyo.AI, Academian |
| Rob Walton | Walmart family heir |
| Sheila Ford Hamp | Ford family; majority owner, Detroit Lions (NFL) |
The new owners are expected to take charge after the IPL 2026 season concludes, with current management continuing operations in the interim. Entrackr
A 24x Return — The Extraordinary Value Journey
When the IPL held its first franchise auction in 2008, Rajasthan Royals were sold for just $67 million — the cheapest team in the room. Eighteen years later, the same franchise is fetching $1.63 billion — a growth of roughly 24 times.
The previous IPL record for a franchise sale was held by Lucknow Super Giants, bought by the RP-SG Group for ₹7,090 crore. Rajasthan Royals have now more than doubled that figure. Business Today
Learn more about the IPL’s evolution into a global sports business on Wikipedia’s Indian Premier League page.
For a deep dive into the IPL 2026 season and team analysis, visit technosports.co.in.
Why Are IPL Franchises Worth Billions Now?
The 2023–27 media rights cycle was sold for approximately $6.2 billion, with each franchise receiving roughly $55 million annually from the central pool — before their own sponsorships, ticketing, and local commercial income. Kashmir Observer
When Blackstone and the Walmart family start bidding for cricket franchises, the benchmark stops being other cricket teams and starts being NBA franchises and Premier League clubs.
On the Field: Shanaka Replaces Curran for IPL 2026
Off-field drama aside, RR have also made a squad update. Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has been named as the replacement for injured Sam Curran for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. The Assam Tribune Follow all the latest RR squad updates and match previews at technosports.co.in.
