The Indian Premier League (IPL) is still one of the biggest T20 leagues in the world and its teams have millions of followers on social media. The IPL 2025 season is set to start on March 22, 2025, with the opening game of the tournament between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The last match of the tournament is on May 25, 2025, and it will also be at the same venue. Here are the top 10 most-followed IPL teams in 2025 and their fan engagement across Instagram, X (previously Twitter), and Facebook.
Chennai Super Kings, the most iconic team in IPL, is the most followed team with 42 million followers across platforms. They have a very strong fan base and have been performing consistently to occupy the top position in social media.
Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful franchises, are second with 38.1 million followers. They own a strong core of players and historic IPL wins have helped grow their ever-growing fan base.
Although RCB have not won the IPL, they possess one of the most passionate fan bases in cricket. They keep social media buzzing with 34.1 million followers due to their star-studded squad.
Most Followed IPL Teams
| Rank | Team | Total Followers | Twitter (X) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | 42M | 17.2M | 10.8M | 14M |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | 38.1M | 15.8M | 8.3M | 14M |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 34.1M | 16.8M | 7.3M | 10M |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 29.1M | 6.8M | 5.3M | 17M |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 15.6M | 3.5M | 3M | 9.1M |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 15.8M | 4.1M | 2.6M | 9.1M |
| 7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14.7M | 4.7M | 3.3M | 6.7M |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 12.9M | 4.6M | 2.9M | 5.4M |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans | 5.63M | 4.4M | 612.8K | 613K |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 5.31M | 3.4M | 810.9K | 1.1M |
