Biggest Cricket Franchise in the World

Franchise leagues for cricket have completely changed the game, turning it from a sporting event into a major source of entertainment and commerce worldwide. With a dynamic fusion of high-octane cricket, celebrity culture and creative business models, these leagues have drawn enormous investments, international audiences and elite sponsorships. 

In this article, we have curated a list of the world’s biggest cricket franchises in terms of brand value, sponsorships and ranks. 

Biggest Cricket Franchise in the World

Royal Challengers Bangalore 

IPL’s newest winners, Royal Challengers Bangalore sit at no. 1 with a brand value of $140 Million. RCB’s brand value has increased considerably since their 1st IPL trophy, in 2025. Virat Kohli, Josh Hazelwood, Rajat Patidar and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar are some of the most prominent players for RCB. Because of its strong brand value and loyal fanbase, RCB has grown to become the largest cricket team in the world.

Chennai Super Kings 

5 time IPL winners, Chennai Super Kings rank no.2 in terms of brand value with $122 Million. The name M.S Dhoni is a brand in itself and adding names like Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Rahul Tripathi only increases CSK’s brand value further. 

Mumbai Indians 

MI’s Indian core in IPL brings a lot of money for the franchise. With names like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Surya Kumar Yadav and Tilak Verma, MI is valued at  $119 Million. MI has not only left a mark and legacy in IPL, but also in different leagues around the world. The franchise has the highest number of trophies across all leagues- 12. 

Kolkata Knight Riders

Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR, with players like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakaravarthy, have advanced to the next level of cricket competition. With a brand worth of over $109 million, the squad is the fourth-largest cricket team globally.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad is ranked fifth among the world’s largest cricket franchises. With their vicious batting display and lethal bowling, SRH have already won the IPL in 2016. The performance has improved thanks to the efforts of Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Mohammed Shami, and fan loyalty has also grown. The team’s brand value has surpassed $85 million.

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals, IPL’s inaugural champions,  have a brand worth of $81 million. In IPL 2025, the team displayed a young side with players like Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Jofra Archer and the renowned Indian coach Rahul Dravid are among the team’s talented players. 

Delhi Capitals

After changing their name from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals in 2019, they gained notoriety and a more businesslike appearance. Players like Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis make up this year’s team. The squad is owned by GMR and JSW Group. DC’s brand is valued at $80 million.

Gujarat Titans

In 2022, the Gujarat Titans won their first IPL title in their first campaign. With players like Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharshan, Jos Buttler and Mohammed Siraj, GT is now worth $69 million. Before the 2025 IPL season, majority of its ownership was sold to Torrent Group.

Peshawar Zalmi

One of the well-known teams in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is Peshawar Zalmi, who won the trophy in 2017 under the leadership of Darren Sammy. World-class players like the captain, Babar Azam, Mohammad Haris, Luke Wood, and several domestic stars, the team has a brand value of $40.5 million.

Karachi Kings

The 2020 title was won by the Karachi Kings, one of the best PSL teams. Players from both local and international cricket, such as David Warner, Kane Williamson, Hassan Ali, Shan Masood and more, make up the team. The squad has a $23.6 million brand value, making it one of the largest cricket teams globally. 

Here is the information about the biggest cricket franchise in the world in the table format with brand value, key sponsors and Instagram Followers