IPL teams are highly popular franchises in the cricket world with massive followings on Instagram, exceeding 50 million in total, and even new entrants have crossed the 1 million followers mark. This listicle ranks the 10 teams based on their Instagram followers.
Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, have the highest number of followers and the highest number of trophies as well!
11.8 Million
CSK narrowly missed out on the top spot. MS Dhoni, the team's mainstay player, attracts a significant fanbase to the franchise!
11.7 Million
RCB has a huge fanbase, driven by star players like Chris Gayle and their captain Virat Kohli, the most-followed Asian on Instagram.
10.6 Million
KKR, two-time IPL champions, have bolstered their fanbase by their on-field performance & their owner, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.
3.8 Million
Despite never winning an IPL trophy, their consistent performance since the ownership change has increased their fanbase.
3.6 Million
SRH has managed to amass a loyal fanbase, despite recent on-field struggles, reflecting their fans' unwavering support.
3.1 Million
Inaugural season winners of the IPL, built their current following from scratch after their suspension from the league in 2015.
3.1 Million
Despite being a part of every IPL season since 2008, they have failed to grow online, perhaps due to the team's lack of success & frequent squad changes.
2.9 Million
They have grown in terms of followers due to their recent IPL championship win & the popularity of players like Hardik Pandya.
2.9 Million
Despite finishing in the top 4 last season & having known players like KL Rahul on their roster, they have the lowest numbers.
2.1 Million