Since its launch in 2008, the Indian Premier League has become the world’s premier T20 cricket league, with a staggering valuation of around $15.3 billion as of 2024. It draws massive global sponsors, star players, and elite owners, generating billions in revenue. Visionary business leaders like Mukesh Ambani and N. Srinivasan have anchored their franchises with long-term strategies, while recent expansions have welcomed fresh tycoons.
Here’s a rundown of the current IPL team owners and their estimated net worths, based on Forbes and public records:
IPL Team Owners And Their Net Worth
| Team | Primary Owners | Net Worth (USD) | Net Worth(INR Crore) | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries) | $113 billion | ₹109,850 Crore | Most successful IPL team (5 titles); bought for $111.9 million in 2008. |
| Chennai Super Kings | N. Srinivasan (India Cements) | $10 billion | ₹83,333 crore | 5-time champions; loyal fanbase despite 2-year ban. |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | United Spirits (Diageo) / Royal Challengers Sports | $11.95 billion | ₹98,891 crore₹17,000 crore | Won first title in 2025 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta | SRK: $780 millionJuhi: $6 millionMehta: $3.5 billion | SRK: ₹6,500 crJuhi: ₹50 crJay: ₹29,166 cr | 3 titles; Bollywood flair meets cricket passion. |
| Delhi Capitals | JSW Sports (Parth Jindal) & GMR Group Kiran Grandhi | GMR: $3.2 billionJSW: $7.68 billion | GMR: ₹26,666 crJSW: ₹64,000 cr | Rebranded from Daredevils; rising contenders. |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Sun TV Network (Kalanithi Maran) | $5.3 billion | ₹44,166 crore | 2024 finalists; sold for $388M in expansion. |
| Rajasthan Royals | Emerging Media (Manoj Badale and Mudroch) | Badale:$160 millionMudroch: $2.1 billion | Badale: ₹1,333 crMurdoch: ₹17,500 cr | 2008 & 2022 winners; original underdogs. |
| Punjab Kings | Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta | Dabur: $10.4BZinta: $15MWadia: $6.7M | Dabur: ₹86,666 crZinta: ₹125 crWadia: ₹55.8 cr | Long-time owners, still chasing first title. |
| Lucknow Super Giants | RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group | $4.5 billion | ₹37,500 crore | 2022 expansion team; quick playoff success. |
| Gujarat Titans | CVC Capital Partners (Adani links) | €182 billion | ₹16,38,000 crore (approx) | 2022 champions in debut season. |
1. Mumbai Indians- Mukesh Ambani
The Mumbai Indians are one of the core and most successful franchises of the IPL, with five titles since 2008, and are owned by Indiawin Sports Private Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. Led by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani.
The Team was first brought for $111.9 million in the inaugural auction, turning it into a global cricketing powerhouse valued at over $850 million today. While Mukesh holds the ownership on paper, his wife Nita Ambani and son Akash Ambani actively look into teams’ development operations, fan engagement, and blend corporate muscle with family passion.
2. Chennai Super Kings- N. Srinivasan
The iconic yellow army with five titles since 2008 is owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited, a subsidiary of India Cements, formed in 2014 due to a conflict of interest. N. Srinivasan, the former BCCI and ICC chief, along with India Cements Managing Director, remains the main man of the franchise.
His net worth is around $1.3 billion. CEO Kasi Viswanathan handles day-to-day ops, while MS Dhoni’s enduring leadership has cemented CSK’s status as the IPL’s most valuable brand at $122 million in 2025, fueled by loyal fans and shrewd management
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru- United Spirits LTD.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the passionate red-and-black army from Bengaluru, ended their 18-year IPL trophy drought by clinching the 2025 title. Owned by United Spirits Limited(a Diageo subsidiary) with a staggering $11.95 billion valuation. Since Vijay Mallya’s 2016 exit amid legal woes, the franchise boasts a brand value of $269 million, fueled by sponsorships, media rights, and a massive fanbase.
Vijay Mallya, who founded Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) and bought the franchise for $111.6 million in 2008 before offloading it amid financial troubles. In 2016, United Spirits Limited, a Diageo Plc subsidiary, acquired 48% of RCSPL for ₹175 crore ($26 million), gaining majority control by 2018 and full ownership thereafter, with Diageo now holding over 92% stake in the entity.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders- SRK, Juhi Chawla & Mehta Group
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), owned by Knight Riders Sports Private Limited, features Red Chillies Entertainment with a 55% stake led by Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan ($780 million net worth) and the Mehta Group holding 45% through actress Juhi Chawla ($6 million) and her husband Jay Mehta ($3.5 billion); the franchise was bought in 2008 for $75.09 million.
This powerhouse IPL team, based at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, has clinched the title three times in 2012, 2014, and 2024 while holding the record for the longest IPL winning streak of 14 matches. With net worths of Shah Rukh Khan at ₹6300 crore, Juhi Chawla at ₹4600 crore, and Jay Mehta between ₹1000–2400 crore, KKR has expanded globally to teams like the Trinbago Knight Riders.
5. Delhi Capitals- Parth Jindal & Kiran Grandhi
Delhi Capitals, co-owned by GMR Group (led by Kiran Kumar Grandhi, $3.2 billion net worth) and JSW Group (led by Parth Jindal, $7.68 billion) with 50% stakes each, was originally acquired by GMR in 2008 as Delhi Daredevils for $84 million and rebranded in 2018 after JSW’s ₹550 crore investment.
This Delhi-based IPL powerhouse, playing at Arun Jaitley Stadium, has reached the playoffs multiple times but is yet to win the title, boasting a brand value of $80 million in 2025 with 24% growth. Known for aggressive cricket and nurturing young talent like Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel, DC finished as runners-up in 2020 and remains a consistent contender.
6. Sunrisers Hyderabad- Kalanithi Maran
Sunrisers Hyderabad, fully owned by Sun TV Network under the Sun Group led by Kalanithi Maran ($5.3 billion net worth), with daughter Kavya Maran as CEO, was acquired in 2012 for $158 million, replacing Deccan Chargers, and plays at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
This explosive IPL side won the title in 2016 against Royal Challengers Bangalore and reached the 2024 final as runners-up to Kolkata Knight Riders, famed for high-scoring chases with stars like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and captain Pat Cummins. Boasting a 48% win ratio, ₹12,158 crore net worth, and global franchises like Sunrisers Eastern Cape, SRH leverages the Sun Group’s media empire for a ₹735 crore brand value in 2025 through sponsorships and youth development.
7. Rajasthan Royals- Manoj Badale & Lachlan Murdoch
Rajasthan Royals, majority-owned by Emerging Media IPL Ltd., led by Manoj Badale ($160 million net worth) with a 65% stake alongside minority investors RedBird Capital Partners (15%) and Lachlan Murdoch ($2.1 billion), was one of the original IPL franchises acquired in 2008 and plays at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
This iconic pink army stunned the cricket world by winning the inaugural IPL title in 2008 under Shane Warne’s captaincy despite a modest budget, and reached the final again in 2022, known for unearthing talents like Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and spinners like Yuzvendra Chahal. Boasting a $1 billion valuation, global sister teams like Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals, and a legacy of smart scouting and underdog spirit, RR suspended from 2016-17 due to spot-fixing controversies but returned stronger in 2018 as consistent playoff contenders.
8. Punjab Kings- Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia & Others
Punjab Kings, owned by KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited with Mohit Burman (Dabur India, $10.4B) holding 46-48%, Ness Wadia (Wadia Group, $6.7M) and Preity Zinta ($15M) at 23% each, and Karan Paul (Apeejay Surrendra Group) with 6-8%, was acquired in 2008 as Kings XI Punjab for $76 million and rebranded in 2021.
This Mohali-based IPL franchise, playing at PCA Stadium, has reached playoffs five times, including a 2014 final loss to KKR, but no title yet, known for explosive batting with stars like Shreyas Iyer, Ricky Ponting, and talents like Shashank Singh. Boasting a $68 million brand value in 2025 with 49% growth and ₹588 crore net worth, PBKS owns Barbados Royals in CPL and thrives on sponsorships from Dream11, Jio, and BKT despite 17 captains in 17 years.
9. Lucknow Super Giants- Sanjeev Goenka
Lucknow Super Giants, owned by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group led by Sanjiv Goenka ($4.5 billion net worth) with a 100% stake, entered the IPL in 2022 as one of the two new franchises for ₹7,090 crore and plays at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
This purple and gold army reached the playoffs in both debut seasons, finishing third in 2022 and being eliminated in the Eliminator in 2024, known for disciplined bowling led by Ravi Bishnoi and explosive batting from Nicholas Pooran and new skipper Rishabh Pant under coach Justin Langer. Boasting a rapid brand value growth to $62 million in 2025 with global ambitions and sponsorships from Paytm and RuPay, LSG emphasizes youth development and high-performance culture despite having no title yet.
10. Gujarat Titans- CVC Capital Partners
Gujarat Titans, majority-owned by Torrent Group (67% stake) with CVC Capital Partners (Adani links, €182 billion net worth) retaining 33% after acquiring the franchise in 2021 for ₹5,625 crore and selling the majority in February 2025, plays at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
This blue brigade made history by winning the IPL title in their debut 2022 season under Hardik Pandya and reached the final again in 2023, known for clinical bowling led by Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami alongside batting firepower from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. Boasting a $124 million brand value in 2025, GT emphasizes youth integration, high-performance analytics, and global expansion while maintaining a strong win record as a consistent top-four contender.
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