Let’s talk ownership.
Most fans know the players, but very few know who really runs the show behind the scenes, the owners.
Here’s a quick breakdown of all 10 IPL teams and who owns them:
🔸 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – A subsidiary of India Cements. Yes, a cement company built this cricket empire.
🔸 Mumbai Indians – Owned by Reliance Industries, managed by the iconic duo Nita & Akash Ambani.
🔸 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – Backed by United Spirits, the liquor giant behind Royal Challenge.
🔸 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Co-owned by SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Juhi Chawla’s Mehta Group.
🔸 Delhi Capitals (DC) – Jointly held by GMR Group and JSW Sports, finally seeing success after years at the bottom.
🔸 Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Famously associated with Preity Zinta, and co-owned by Mohit Burman (Dabur), Ness Wadia, and Karan Paul.
🔸 Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Controlled by Royals Sports Group, with stakes held by RedBird Capital and the Murdoch family.
🔸 Gujarat Titans (GT) – Owned by Torrent Group and CVC Capital, a unique case of full private equity backing.
🔸 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Fully owned by RPSG Group, led by billionaire Sanjiv Goenka.
🔸 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Owned by Sun TV Network, with Kavya Maran as the face of the franchise.
The IPL is not just cricket—it's a masterclass in brand building, private capital, and sports marketing.
Which team’s ownership story surprised you the most? 🤔
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