IPL 2025: A complete list of owners and their teams

Cricket in India isn’t just a sport, it is an emotion, a unifying force that brings people of all walks together to celebrate the joy this sport brings! Whether it is a gully cricket match or an international tournament, you will always find Indians making the loudest whistle on every six or wicket made! We Indians simply cannot get enough of cricket, isn’t it?

So, when it comes to the Indian Premier League (IPL), the excitement of every cricket enthusiast watching their favourite players across the world play together and against each other reaches another level!

The love and passion for cricket aren’t just limited to the common man, but also famous celebrities and business tycoons who have also invested in IPL teams, vouching for the prestigious winning title of the tournament.

From Shahrukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders to RCB owner United Spirits Limited (USL), let’s take a closer look at the owners of your favourite IPL teams!

What is IPL?

Before we introduce to the star-studded owners of the IPL teams, let us first understand what exactly IPL is all about. Indian Premier League or IPL is a T20 cricket league, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2008. The tournament features different franchise teams representing different states across the nation, which are owned by celebrities, business tycoons, and cricket enthusiasts. IPL has also become an emerging platform for talented cricket players to conduct their launch before they become a part of international tournaments.

In IPL, players across the globe are auctioned and teams are built, guaranteeing endless entertainment and love for cricket.

List of IPL Team Owners:

Now that you have decided on the most suitable Vi Prepaid or Postpaid Mobile Plans with ViMTV and JioHotstar subscription, let's take a closer look at the IPL franchise and their owners.

Mumbai Indians

The five-time IPL winner, Mumbai Indians is owned by one of the richest Indians, Mukesh and Nita Ambani through Reliance Industries. The Mumbai Indians Owner purchased the Mumbai franchise back in 2008 and has successfully built one of the strongest teams in the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals:

The franchise that won the 1^st IPL in 2008, Rajasthan Royals is owned by Manoj Badale, a British businessman and Co-founder of Blenheim Chalcot. After the 2015 controversy, the franchise made a comeback in 2018 with Manoj Badale as the new Rajasthan Royals owner and became a runner-up in the IPL 2022 tournament against Gujarat Titans.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

Despite never winning an IPL trophy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain one of the most loved and famous teams in IPL. Owned by United Spirits Limited, Royal Challengers Bengaluru was founded in 2008.

Punjab Kings:

Formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, Punjab Kings is co-owned by Preity Zinta, Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Karan Paul. Much like RCB, Punjab Kings owners and supporters eagerly await this team to secure its historic win!

Chennai Super Kings:

Founded in 2008, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is owned by India Cements with N. Srinivasan. Despite facing a 2-year ban, CSK along with its owners made a strong comeback and earned the title of the strongest team in IPL history.

Delhi Capitals:

Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) is one of the oldest IPL teams which was established in 2008. The franchise is owned by, GMR Group and JSW Group, making them the joint Delhi Capital Owners.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

The Sunrisers Hyderabad is owned by Kalanithi Maran, the Chairman of the Sun TV Network. The SRH owner, Kalanithi Maran is a well-established business tycoon in the state who owns a number of television channels and newspapers.

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Owned by Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla and business tycoons like Jay Mehta, Kolkata Knight Riders has been one of the most popular and powerful teams of IPL. Throughout the tournaments, KKR owners have consistently shown unwavering and massive support to uplift the spirits of their team members.

Gujarat Titans:

As relatively one of the newest additions to the IPL team, the Gujarat Titans made history by winning the IPL trophy in their debut season. Gujarat Titans is owned by Torrent Group and CVC Capital Partners.

Lucknow Super Giants:

Owned by Sanjiv Goenka’s RPSG Group, Lucknow Super Giants is one of the newest additions as the part of league’s expansion of 10 teams, which debuted in 2022. With strategic planning and star players, the team has shown remarkable potential for being stand-out performers.

Data Plans to Top-Up Before IPL for Seamless Streaming:

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Prepaid:

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Let’s face it, the IPL fever is unmatchable in India. With the perfect blend of entertainment and gripping matches, the Indian Premier League continues to raise the bar, making the love and passion for the sport grow only bigger with time! So, don’t wait any longer and get your Vi Mobile Plans updated to sit back and enjoy watching your favourite team make historic wins this IPL season!