The Indian Premier League(IPL) is one of the most popular cricket tournaments. IPL began in 2008, and since then it has continued to come every year. This year, It is the 18th edition of the IPL. The auction for IPL was done in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the 24th and 25th of November. After that, the squad for each team was announced. You can check out the IPL auction 2025 details at 96in where you also get information about costly players of IPL 2025.
The most awaited tournament will begin on 21st March while the finale is scheduled for May 25.
Cricket lovers are getting too excited for the IPL as the world-famous cricketers will play in this tournament. In this article, you learn about the fan following of the top 10 teams on different social media influencers. Each team has a huge fan following. Let’s check out the details in numbers.
Top 10 Most Fan Following: IPL 2025
| Rankings | Teams | Instagram Followers | Facebook Followers | Twitter (X) Followers | Total Followers |
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | 16.6M | 14M | 10.7M | 41.3M |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | 14.9M | 14M | 8.2M | 37M |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15.9M | 10M | 7.3M | 33.2M |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6.5M | 17M | 5.3M | 28.8M |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 4M | 9M | 2.6M | 15.6M |
| 6 | Punjab Kings | 3.4M | 9M | 3M | 15.4M |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4.5M | 6.6M | 3.3M | 14.4M |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 4.5M | 5.3M | 2.9M | 12.7M |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans | 4.2M | 1.7M | 607.1K | 6.1M |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 3.3M | 1M | 807.6K | 5.1M |
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), 1st highest
Chennai Super Kings won the IPL five times in the year- 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. MS Dhoni was the captain in these five winnings. CSK is the most successful team of all. CSK also has the most fan following and is 41.3M. MS Dhoni is one of the main reasons for this huge fan following of CSK. Fans are crazy behind him, they love to see him playing. Along with MS Dhoni and the performance of CSK over the years has helped CSK gain popularity.
Mumbai Indians (MI), 2nd highest
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 is 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 has a fanbase of over 37 million, which is more than the population of many countries.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), 3rd highest
Virat Kohli is the most followed cricketer in the world, and he has a huge fan base; that’s what he brings to the table with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB has 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 fan base all over the world. RCB, owned by United Spirits, comprises very passionate fans followed by the franchise with a large number of fans. They have more than 33.2 Million fanbases across the world.
FAQs
Which IPL team has the most fans on Instagram?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has the highest number of followers on Instagram among all IPL teams at around 16.6 million. Mumbai Indians (14.8 million) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (15.9 million) have the next highest followings.
Which IPL team has the most loyal fans?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is believed to have the most loyal fans in the IPL. RCB fans are seen to be supporting the team regardless of the team’s performances and filling up stadiums. The Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings also have very loyal fans.
Which IPL team has the most number of fans?
As of today, CSK is the team with the highest number of fans among all IPL teams. With a massive fan following across India and the world, CSK’s fan base is estimated to be around 41.3 million.
How many RCB fans are there in the world?
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the biggest fan bases in the IPL. It is estimated that RCB has more than 33.2 million fans worldwide, and it is among the most popular franchises.