IPL Most Following Team 2021 : IPL is undoubtedly the most popular franchise cricket tournament in the world. Here’s a look at all the IPL franchises and their followers on social media.
Popularly known as the big daddy of T20 cricket, the Indian Premier League has developed into the most lucrative and popular franchise cricket tournament in the world. The cash-rich tournament was started back in 2008 and cricket hasn’t been the same ever since.
Most of the cricketing stars take a break from their international duties to become a part of IPL.
A lot of people across the world cherish the tournament and have their favourite franchise. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have been the most successful outfits in IPL. Apart from the on-field rivalries, these franchises also enjoy a battle in terms most followed teams on their respective social media handles.
IPL Most Fan Following Team 2021
1. Mumbai Indians
Facebook: 13 million
Instagram: 7.1 million
Twitter: 6.4 million
Mumbai Indians are hailed as the most successful franchise in the history of IPL. They didn’t win a single title for the first five years. However, their fortunes turned when Rohit Sharma took on the leadership duties. In his first stint as captain, he led the team to its maiden IPL title. Since then, MI have managed to win 5 titles- the most by any team in IPL history. Interestingly, they are also the most followed IPL team on social media.
Mumbai Indians have 13 million followers on Facebook, 7.1 million on Instagram and 6.4 million on Twitter. This make MI most fans followed teams and.
2. Chennai Super Kings
Facebook: 12 million
Instagram: 7.3 million
Twitter: 6.8 million
Chennai Super King might not be the most successful but is the most consistent team in IPL. Since the start of the league, the franchise has been led by former Indian skipper, MS Dhoni. Barring the IPL 2008, CSK have managed to reach the playoffs in every season. They won the title thrice in 2010, 2011 and 2018. They are currently the second most followed franchise on social media. CSK boasts of 12 million followers on Facebook, 7.3 million on Instagram and 6.8 million on Twitter.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders
Facebook: 16 million
Instagram: 2.5 million
Twitter: 4.4 million
Kolkata Knight Riders were once considered as one of the strongest teams in IPL. Under the leadership of Gautam Gambhir, they won the title twice in 2012 and 2014. However, their performance saw a dip after that. Kolkata Knight Riders finished at the bottom half of the table last year and haven’t been playing too well this year either. However, the franchise still possesses strong numbers on social media. In fact, they are the third-most followed IPL team on social media. Kolkata Knight Riders have a staggering 16 million followers on Facebook, 2.5 million on Instagram and 4.4 million on Twitter.
4. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Facebook: 9.4 million
Instagram: 6.5 million
Twitter: 4.5 million
Royal Challengers Bangalore have a strong presence on social media, mostly because of world-class stars in their side such as Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have never been short of world-class players in their team. However, they haven’t managed to win a single title in the history of IPL. They reached the final in the 2016 IPL but lost to SRH in the summit clash. Virat Kohli and Co. are playing well in the ongoing IPL. They would look to maintain their strong show and bring home their first IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bangalore sits at fourth position with Ninety-four million followers on Facebook, 6.5 million followers on Instagram and 4.5 million followers on Twitter.
5. Punjab Kings
Facebook: 8.5 million
Instagram: 2.2 million
Twitter: 2.4 million
Much like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings too haven’t been able to win an IPL title. They remained at the bottom of the table last year and hasn’t performed too well in the ongoing edition. They would, though, be hoping to make a turnaround and qualify for the playoffs.
As far as the social media followers are concerned, Punjab Kings boasts of 8.5 million followers on Facebook, 2.2 million on Instagram and 2.4 million on Twitter.
6. Delhi Capitals
Facebook: 7.5 million
Instagram: 2.6 million
Twitter: 1.8 million
Ever since Shreyas Iyer took on the leadership duties in 2019, Delhi Capitals have made a drastic turnaround in their fortunes. Last year, they went on to reach the finals. However, they lost to MI in the summit clash. Delhi Capitals have a good presence on social media. They have 7.5 million followers on Facebook, 2.6 million followers on Instagram and 1.8 million followers on Twitter.
7. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Facebook: 6 million
Instagram: 2.1 million
Twitter: 2.4 million
One of the most consistent teams in IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad have remained at the top half of the table on most of the occasions. SRH won their first IPL in 2016 after beating RCB in the finals. As far as their social media presence is concerned, SRH have 6 million followers on Facebook, 2.1 million followers on Instagram and 2.4 million followers on Twitter.
8. Rajasthan Royals
Facebook: 4.3 million
Instagram: 1.7 million
Twitter: 1.6 million
Rajasthan Royals took everyone by surprise after winning the inaugural edition of the IPL under the leadership of Shane Warne, However, they have consistently remained at the bottom half of the table, since. Of all the franchise, Rajasthan Royals have the least presence on social media. They have 4.3 million followers on Facebook, 1.7 million on Instagram and 1.6 million on Twitter.
The SportsGrail completes the list of most followed teams in decreasing order.