IPL 2025: The Top 10 Most Expensive IPL Team Franchises

From IPL 2022, two new teams have been added to the Indian Premier League. Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans proved to be very expensive for the owners due to IPL’s brand value and popularity among cricket fans. But which were the most expensive IPL teams when they were bought by the owners? Know all the details here:

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IPL Teams and Owners

Currently, the IPL features ten teams. The franchises and their owner details are as follows:

TeamsOwnersPrice
Chennai Super KingsIndia CementsRs 689 crores
Delhi CapitalsGMR Group and JSW GroupRs 630 crores
Gujarat TitansAdani GroupRs 5600 crores
Kolkata Knight RidersRed Chillies Entertainment and Mehta GroupRs 569 crores
Lucknow Super GiantsSanjiv Goenka GroupRs 7090 crores
Mumbai IndiansReliance IndustriesRs 850 crores
Punjab KingsMohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Preity ZintaRs 576 crores
Rajasthan RoyalsManoj BadaleRs 508 crores
Royal Challengers Bangalore United SpiritsRs 845 crores
Sunrisers HyderabadSun TV NetworkRs 425 crores

So let’s explore the top 10 most expensive IPL team franchises

1. Lucknow Super Giants – INR 7090 crores

RPSG Group won the bid for the Lucknow-based franchise by paying out a whopping 7090 crores in the IPL auction 2021. The RPSG Group has companies in transmission, power and energy, and Fast Moving Consumer Goods.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Lucknow Super Giants Preview: Squad, History, Strengths, Weaknesses, Schedule and More

2. Gujarat Titans – INR 5600 crores

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Gujarat Titans

The Ahmedabad-based franchise Gujarat Titans were bought by the equity investment firm, CVC Capital Partners for an amount of 5600 crores, as per reports. GT made its debut in 2022.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Gujarat Titans Preview: Squad, History, Strengths, Weaknesses, Schedule and More

3. Mumbai Indians – INR 850 crores

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Mumbai Indians

Mukesh Ambani put in a bid of 850 crores for buying the Mumbai Indians in 2008, which was the highest amount spent by any owner in the first auction for the IPL teams.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Mumbai Indians Preview: Squad, History, Strengths, Weaknesses, Schedule and More

4. Royal Challengers Bangalore – INR 845 crores

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Royal Challengers Bangalore

Vijay Mallya won the bid for RCB, a Bangalore-based franchise by paying a huge amount of 845 crores ($111.6 Million).

Read more: IPL 2024 – Royal Challengers Bangalore Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more

Also Check: Top 10 Most Valuable IPL Brands Ahead of IPL 2024

5. Chennai Super Kings – INR 689 crores

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 Chennai Super Kings

CSK is the joint most successful team in the Indian Premier League history that was bought by the renowned cement manufacturers and suppliers, India Cements. As per reports, the company shelled out 689 crores to win the bid.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Chennai Super Kings Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more

6. Delhi Capitals – INR 630 crores

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Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals was known as Delhi Daredevils until the 2018 season and thereafter came to be known as its current name. According to the Economic Times, the franchise was bought for an amount of 630 crores by infrastructure giant, GMR Group.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Delhi Capitals Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more

7. Punjab Kings – INR 576 crores

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Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings formerly known as Kings XI Punjab was bought for 576 crores, according to Republic World. Bollywood actress, Preity Zinta, and a group of businessmen Ness Wadia, Karan Paul, and Mohit Burman took a stake in the team.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Punjab Kings Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more

8. Kolkata Knight Riders – INR 569 crores

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 Kolkata Knight Riders

Red Chillies Entertainment and Mehta Group had paid 569 crores to buy the Kolkata Knight Riders franchise. Red Chillies Entertainment is owned by Shah Rukh Khan, while the Mehta Group is owned by the husband of Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Kolkata Knight Riders Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more

9. Rajasthan Royals – INR 508 crores

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Rajasthan Royals

As per reports, the Rajasthan Royals franchise was bought for an amount of 508 crores in a joint partnership between Tresco International Ltd, Emerging Media Pvt. Ltd, and Blue Water Estate Ltd.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Rajasthan Royals Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more

10. Sunrisers Hyderabad – INR 425 crores

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Sunrisers Hyderabad

After the Deccan Chargers were out of the league, the Hyderabad-based franchise was bought by SUN Group in 2012. As per reports by the Times of India (TOI), the group spent a total of 425 crores and named the franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Read more: IPL 2024 – Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview: Full Squad, Strength, Weakness, Schedule and more

FAQ

Which is the Most Expensive IPL Team Franchise?

Lucknow Super Giants – INR 7090 crores

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