The IPL (Indian Premier League) has now become a festival for not just Indian cricket fans but cricket fans all over the world, know the average valuation of the IPL team
Such is the popularity of the Indian Premier League that it boasts of having the highest brand value as well as viewership among all leagues. In 2020, IPL’s value stood at a total of $6.1 billion. But what is the value of each team in the league? Should we find out? We surely must.
List Of The IPL Teams Valuation And Team Market Value
- Rajasthan Royals
Brand Value: Rs.249 Cr
The first winners of the inaugural Indian Premier League championship, Rajasthan Royals’ value is now the lowest in comparison to all other teams. A Brand Valuation report 2021 by Duff and Phelps mentions the team’s brand value to be Rs.249 crore. Although as per Cricbuzz, their current valuation is Rs.1855 crores, which is also less than the other teams.
- Punjab Kings
Brand Value: Rs.318 Cr
Earlier known as Kings XI Punjab, the team’s value fell by 11% in the year 2020. The second-lowest valued team in IPL , Punjab Kings are still waiting to win the trophy.
- Delhi Capitals
Brand Value: Rs.370 Cr
Having played a great IPL season, Delhi Capitals could not succeed in winning the trophy this year. Their value has only decreased by Rs 4 cr, as they were valued at Rs 374 cr in 2019.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
Brand Value: Rs. 442 cr
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s value has gone down since 2019 when they were valued at Rs 483 Cr. The team had won the title back in 2016 under David Warner’s captaincy.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
Brand Value: Rs. 536 Cr
Having a value of Rs 536 Cr makes RCB the fourth-highest valued team in the league. Until now they were captained by none other than Virat Kohli, but after his decision to step down as the captain of the team, RCB matches will not be the same.
- Kolkata Knight Riders
Brand Value: Rs.543 Cr
The two-time title winners come at 3rd position in this list. The team owned by Shahrukh Khan might cost over Rs.4000 crore next year when the new media rights deal is sealed. This deal might make KKR the most valued team in the league.
- Chennai Super Kings
Brand Value: Rs.611 Cr
Having won the title for the fourth time this season, CSK sits at second position not only in terms of value, but also in terms of success at the IPL. After all, when Captain Cool Mr. MS Dhoni leads the team, nothing is impossible. He is one of the major reasons for the team’s high value.
- Mumbai Indians
Brand Value: Rs.761 Cr
Sitting comfortably at the top, Mumbai Indians tops the list of the most number of IPL titles as well as of the team with the highest value. Owned by India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, it is expected of the team to cost around Rs 2700-2800 crores, as per a report by Cricbuzz.