IPL: Most valuable teams in the tournament in 2022

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most influential leagues in the world. Since its introduction in 2008, it has been the platform for many cricketers to showcase their abilities. Adding on, this league grows year by year. Apart from the limelight it provides, another important factor is the market value of the teams. Popular teams like Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings have a huge fanbase. Being influential teams, most cricketers look forward to joining their camps. So, how valuable are the teams? Who owns them? What is their operating income? With so many factors coming into the scene, let us have a look at the most valuable teams in the IPL for the year 2022 (Source: Forbes). IPL’s most valuable teams in 2022: 10. Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Gujarat Titans are one of the newly added teams in the IPL. Being the second-ever franchise from the state, all eyes are on this new team as they have been performing exceptionally well. Led by Hardik Pandya, they are in the top half of the points table. Currently, the team is valued at USD 850 million. The revenue and operating income are not available. But, the team is owned by CVC Capital Partners. This team has the Narendra Modi International Stadium as their home ground. As this team is new to the circuit, it will take up some time to increase its value. But, mostly, it will depend on the team’s performance. Adding on, the players also play a vital role in the prospect of the team. 9. Punjab Kings Punjab Kings. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The Punjab Kings is one of the most entertaining teams in the history of the IPL. They have this ability to lose from winning positions and win from unimaginable positions. Over the years, they also have given us some close encounters as well. Currently, the team is valued at USD 925 million. The Kings have been a part of the IPL since 2008, and have reached the finals once in 2014. The revenue, as provided by Forbes, is around USD 31.2 million. Apart from that, the operating income stands at USD 9.8 million. With PZNZ Media, Ness Wadia, and Mohit Burman are their owners and they will be looking forward to increasing its revenue as it is a well-established team. On the field, the players are giving in everything they have. With some well-known faces on its side, its revenue is likely to increase in the upcoming years. 8. Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The Sunrisers Hyderabad have shocked everyone this year. As they performed poorly in the 2021 season, everyone was expecting them to blow away as they had a mediocre auction. But, the one thing they did well was to form a formidable bowling attack in the mega auction. As a team, they don’t have an abundance of big names. With only Kane Williamson being portrayed as the leader of the group, the team relies on on-field performances to increase its value. Currently, they have done exceedingly well after a shaky start to the 2022 IPL. SRH is valued at USD 970 million in 2022. Adding on, the revenue of the team is around USD 31.8 million with an operating income of USD 3.2 million. With Sun TV owning the Hyderabad-based franchise, it has got all the popular support from the state. 7. Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) In the last few years, just like Punjab, RR has been one of the most entertaining teams as well. It has one of the best T20 overseas players and this makes it the best side in the tournament, as per team strength. The inaugural champions were absent in 2016 and 2017, but that has not affected their financial value to a great extent. RR has been in red hot form, so has been their value over the years. With USD 1 billion monetary value to its name, this franchise has been improving in every aspect of the game. Adding on, it has a huge revenue of USD 31.7 million as well. The operating income of the team is around USD 6.6 million and it is currently owned by Emerging Media Ltd. As it has an abundance of superstars from the shortest format of the game, its market value is likely to increase. If they manage to win the league this time, it will add a cherry to the cake as well. 6. Royal Challengers Bangalore Royal Challengers Bangalore. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) If we talk about a loyal fanbase, then RCB definitely comes into our mind. Even though they have not won an IPL trophy, they have one of the best fanbases a franchise could ever have. Over the years, RCB has grown both in value, as well as in the financial area. It has some of the biggest names on its side. With Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell being the face of the team, they have managed to attract a huge amount of attention as well. The team is currently valued at USD 1.025 billion. RCB has revenue of USD 36.4 million as well. With an operating income of USD 9.7 million, it is one of the biggest franchises on the circuit. The team is owned by United Breweries and it is one of the biggest names in the business sector of India. 5. Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Delhi Capitals has been one of the most consistent sides in the last few years. The Rishabh Pant-led side has done a tremendous job to change its structure and mentality over the years. Since 2018, they have regularly managed to make it to the playoffs as well. The side has numerous big and upcoming names in the Indian cricket circuit. Adding on, they have an excellent support staff which has a big name like Ricky Ponting. This makes them a complete side. Delhi Capitals is currently valued at USD 1.035 billion and has a revenue of USD 35.4 million. Adding on the operating income of the side, as provided by Forbes is USD 8.3 million. The team is co-owned by GMR Group and JSW Group. 4. Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Apart from Gujarat Titans, the second newly added team in the IPL is Lucknow Super Giants. This is the first team to be based out of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With KL Rahul leading the side, this team has managed to increase its fanbase in a short period of time. LSG has some big names in the T20 circuit. With Rahul, Bishnoi, Pandya, Stoinis, and Hooda on the side, they have performed decently as a new team. The side is currently valued at USD 1.075 billion. Although the revenue and operating income are unknown, the side is owned by RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, one of the most influential companies in the Indian business market. Adding on, as the team has put up solid performances, its fan base is growing exponentially. It will be interesting to see how the team performs in the upcoming years. 3. Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The two-time champions have been one of the most popular teams in the history of the IPL. They have been consistent over the years and still, they have managed to maintain a solid core in spite of mega auction changes. Currently, Shreyas Iyer has been captaining the side. KKR has been valued at USD 1.1 billion in 2022. With a high revenue of USD 41.2, one can easily say that it is one of the biggest names in the circuit. Apart from that, the team is based out of Kolkata, which has a hugely loyal fanbase. The side has an operating income of USD 14.1 million. With Shah Rukh Khan as the co-owner, the value of the team goes on increasing year by year mainly because of his business ventures. Adding on, he has invested a huge amount of trust and support for his team. 2. Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) Talk about influential teams, the Chennai Super Kings is one of the biggest names in the circuit. The team has been growing year by year, and its success is adding more laurels to the side. One of the main reasons for its success, financially, is because of India Cements’ worth and the presence of MS Dhoni. The side is currently valued at USD 1.15 billion. With so many big names in the circuit, it has been one of the most popular teams. The side’s revenue is around USD 41.2 million and its operating income of USD 14.8 million. Even though CSK was banned in 2016 and 2017, its popularity has never declined. With a new captain in Ravindra Jadeja, CSK’s popularity has taken a new high. It will be interesting to see how the team performs in the post-Dhoni era. 1. Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) The most successful team in the history of IPL is Mumbai Indians. With five IPL titles, the Rohit Sharma-led side has been one of the most influential teams in the history of the IPL. Although the side is yet to register a win in 2022, its popularity has never taken a hit. Mumbai Indians have a market value of USD 1.3 billion. The team has revenue of USD 33 million to its name. Adding on, the big names on the side have fuelled its popularity. The team is owned by Reliance Industries, one of the biggest names in the circuit. An operating income of USD 5.5 million shows its value as a team. This has made MI the best and most valuable franchises in the history of the IPL.

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