IPL Teams Fan Following in 2025

Below is a detailed look at the social media presence of all 10 IPL franchises in 2025, based on their follower counts on Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), along with key players influencing their fanbase and the number of titles won.

Social Media Followers by Team

Analysis of Fan Following

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK leads the fanbase charts with 41.3M to 42.6M followers, thanks largely to the legendary MS Dhoni. Even after stepping down as captain, his influence remains immense. With five IPL titles and consistent playoff appearances, CSK’s “Yellow Army” continues to dominate the digital space.

Mumbai Indians (MI)

MI follows closely with 38.1M to 38.6M followers. Their five titles and star-studded squad, including Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, sustain their popularity. Based in Mumbai, the team also enjoys Bollywood glamour, although Hardik’s takeover as captain in 2025 temporarily stirred mixed reactions.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Despite never winning a title, RCB boasts 34.1M to 35.6M followers, with Instagram alone reaching 20M. Virat Kohli’s global fanbase, along with Faf du Plessis’ leadership and high social engagement (2B interactions), makes RCB the most engaging team on social media.

Other Teams

• Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 15.2M followers, bolstered by Pat Cummins and a powerful 2024 season.
• Punjab Kings (PBKS): 15.6M, benefitting from celebrity ownership and players like Shreyas Iyer.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): ~16.9M, with Shah Rukh Khan’s influence and 3 titles aiding popularity.
• Delhi Capitals (DC): ~16M, with Rishabh Pant as a growing icon.
• Rajasthan Royals (RR): 12.9M, still popular due to their 2008 title and Jos Buttler’s fanbase.
• Gujarat Titans (GT): 6.7M–6.9M, driven by their 2022 title and young stars like Shubman Gill.
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): 5.3M, showing promise with KL Rahul at the helm.

Notes on the Data

Follower Counts: Based on data collected from January to May 2025. Variations exist due to different reporting dates and updates. For example, RCB’s Instagram followers were reported as 20M in May.
Social Media Engagement: RCB leads in engagement despite lower total followers, with over 2 billion interactions.
Sources: Data compiled from reputable sources including iplt20.com, sportsdunia.com, howzat.com, and hindustantimes.com. X posts are treated as sentiment indicators and not absolute figures.