IPL Team Owners List – The Moneyball masters behind your favorite cricket team

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not just about high-octane cricketing encounters, sky-kissing sixes, and completely sold-out stadiums. The world’s wealthiest cricket league is also a battleground where big celebrities, billionaires, and corporations clash to build their cricketing empires. While Virat Kohli’s astonishing cover drive and Jasprit Bumrah’s toe-crushing yorkers dominate the cricket field, the real orchestrators operate from behind the scenes. 

Let’s unravel the esteemed IPL team owners list that comprises tycoons, celebrities, and business conglomerates who have turned this league into a grand cricketing carnival, attracting players from every part of the globe. 

Mumbai Indians – Reliance Industries (Mukesh Ambani)

Mumbai Indians, owned by Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is one of the most successful franchises of IPL with five titles to their name. Reliance’s deep pockets and professional management have established the team as a standout, setting a benchmark for the other teams.

Since its inception in 2008, the ownership has played a pivotal role in defining MI’s course as a global brand, with a keen focus on next generation development and aligning to data-driven strategies.  

Mentioning their team framework, MI has a very strong radar system when it comes to scouting young talent. Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya are a sheer example of the franchise’s commitment to nurturing young players. 

Chennai Super Kings – India Cements (N. Srinivasan)

Another franchise that has an equal number of IPL titles as MI (5), Chennai Super Kings, is owned by India Cements with former BCCI Chairman N. Srinivasan at their helm. The team has been home to some of the greatest players, like Shane Watson, Makhaya Ntini, and many more. 

The presence of MS Dhoni in the team is another factor that makes them one of the most loved teams in the IPL, with a cult like following. Despite facing a two-year ban, CSK is one of the most classy teams in the tournament, and their titles speak volumes about their history.

Kolkata Knight Riders – Kolkata Knight Riders Sports Private Limited (Shah Rukh Khan and more)

Jointly owned by Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta of Mehta Group, KKR is one of the most loved teams in IPL with three titles to their name. Being the winners of IPL 2024, it would be a big task for KKR to defend their title in the forthcoming season. The star-studded ownership is a big reason behind the franchise’s massive fan following.  

KKR often grabs the limelight due to its unique approaches in auctions and mind-bending marketing strategies. Additionally, Ajinkya Rahane will lead the side in marking a big development within the team’s leadership. 

Rajasthan Royals – Emerging Media IPL Ltd. ( Manoj Badale and more)

The winners of the inaugural IPL season (2008) under the charismatic leadership of Shane Warne, RR is majority-owned by Manoj Badala with 65% stakes. 

The franchise is one of the two sides that received a two-year ban. As another IPL season looms on the horizon, RR aims to end its more than a decade-long title drought. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad – Sun Group (Kalanithi Maran) 

Formerly known as Deccan Chargers, Kalanithi Maran owned Sun Group and bought the franchise. While the side was able to win a title since the ownership change, their journey so far has been filled with ups and downs. 

However, a reincarnation of the squad has given them astonishing results as they ended up as the runners-up last season (2024). With Pat Cummins as the flag bearer, the squad will aim for the title this year. 

Delhi Capitals – GMR group and JSW group (Parth Jindal and more)

The Delhi-based IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals, is jointly owned by the GMR and JSW groups. Despite failing to bag any titles, the team has emerged as a strong force in recent years. 

As their star player, Rishabh Pant, departs from the team, it would also be exciting to see who takes on the captain’s charge and leads them from the front. The partnership of both groups has added a fresh flair to them, which has been a driving force for them in building a strong core of the squad. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – United Spirits (Prathmesh Mishra – chairman)

Formerly owned by the Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is now owned by United Spirits, which is a part of the global alcohol giant Diageo Group. 

Having Virat Kohli as their jewel in the crown, RCB is one of the most loved IPL teams despite having no titles. With another fresh IPL edition, the franchise will have the sole aim of bringing the cup to Bengaluru. 

Punjab Kings – Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul 

Punjab Kings is owned by a consortium comprising a classic blend of business tycoons and Bollywood stars. With no titles, PBKS has made some big accusations in the IPL 2025 auction that including big names like Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis. 

Gujarat Titans –  CVC Capitals 

Owned by a UK-based private equity firm named CVC Capital, GT surprised everyone when they triumphed in the title in their first IPL season (2022) on the shoulders of youth power comprising Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and Rashid Khan. 

The franchise stands strong as the hot favorites to win the title once again, and Shubman Gill will be leading the side from the front now. 

Lucknow Super Giants – RPSG Group ( Sanjiv Goenka) 

The RPSG group acquired LSG for 7,090 crore, making it the most expensive team in IPL history. Their ownership stole the limelight in the 2025 auction as well by making the biggest player bid in history ( Rishabh Pant – 27 crore). 

With such monstrous spending and a dynamic squad presence, LSG will be eager to rewrite history by winning the prestigious IPL title. However, we can not deny the fact that the ownership is leaving no stone unturned to turn their side into a cricketing powerhouse.