From Ambani to SRK: Meet the Richest IPL Owners
The Indian Premier League (IPL) started in 2008 and has become one of the biggest cricket leagues in the world. Every successful IPL team has strong owners, whether they are business leaders, Bollywood stars, or big brands. Their money, ideas, and planning help shape the team and make the league more popular.
1. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Owned by India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and his wife Nita Ambani. MI has won 5 IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020). They are known for spotting young talent and have a strong team backed by big money.
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Owned by United Spirits Limited. They reached the IPL finals several times but finally won their first title in 2025. Famous players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle make RCB a fan favorite.
3. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Owned by India Cements, led by N. Srinivasan. CSK has won 4 IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021). Even after a 2-year ban (2016-17), CSK returned strong, and they are considered one of the wealthiest IPL teams.
4. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Owned by Kalanithi Maran and his daughter Kavya Maran’s Sun TV Network. SRH replaced Deccan Chargers in 2012 and won their first title in 2016. They are known for having a strong bowling lineup.
5. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Co-owned by Sajjan and Parth Jindal (GMR & JSW Groups). Though DC hasn’t won the IPL yet, they are rising stars with a mix of young Indian talent and experienced international players. They reached the IPL final for the first time in 2020.
6. Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Co-owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul. PBKS has only reached the IPL final once (2014). They continue to rebrand and rebuild, aiming for their first IPL title.
7. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Owned by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta. KKR has won the IPL 3 times (2012, 2014, 2024). They are known for their huge fan following and smart team strategies.
8. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Majority-owned by Manoj Badale and Royals Sports Group. RR won the inaugural IPL in 2008 under Shane Warne. Known for discovering young talent, they remain competitive despite smaller budgets.
9. Gujarat Titans (GT)
Owned by CVC Capital Partners. GT joined IPL in 2022 and won the title in their debut season under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy. They quickly became one of the strongest teams in the league.
10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Owned by Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group. Also joining in 2022, LSG made playoffs in their first season. They have a mix of experienced international stars and promising Indian players.
Richest IPL Team Owners (2025 Update)
| Team | Owners | Company | Bought Year | Net Worth (USD) | Net Worth (INR Crore) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani | Reliance Industries | 2008 | $92.8B | ₹7,73,760 cr |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | United Spirits Limited | United Spirits Limited | 2008 | $11.95B | ₹98,891 cr |
| Chennai Super Kings | N. Srinivasan | India Cements | 2008 | $10B | ₹83,333 cr |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kalanithi Maran | Sun TV Network | 2012 | $5.3B | ₹44,166 cr |
| Delhi Capitals | Sajjan Jindal, Parth Jindal | GMR Group, JSW Group | 2008 | GMR: $3.2B, JSW: $7.68B | GMR: ₹26,666 cr, JSW: ₹64,000 cr |
| Punjab Kings | Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul | Multiple | 2008 | Dabur: $10.4B, Zinta: $15M, Wadia: $6.7M | Dabur: ₹86,666 cr, Zinta: ₹125 cr, Wadia: ₹55.8 cr |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta | Mehta Group | 2008 | SRK: $780M, Juhi: $6M, Jay: $3.5B | SRK: ₹6,500 cr, Juhi: ₹50 cr, Jay: ₹29,166 cr |
| Rajasthan Royals | Manoj Badale, Lachlan Murdoch & others | Royals Sports Group | 2008 | Badale: $160M, Murdoch: $2.1B | Badale: ₹1,333 cr, Murdoch: ₹17,500 cr |
| Gujarat Titans | CVC Capital Partners | CVC Capital Partners plc | 2021 | €182B AUM | ₹16,38,000 cr (approx) |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Sanjiv Goenka | RPSG Group | 2021 | $4.5B | ₹37,500 cr |
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