Most popular IPL teams on Social Media: The Indian Premier League teams have themselves spread on the social media connecting their fans and putting on quite interesting contest to give away gifts related to their kits. The team have been using the leading Social networking sites, like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where they share team news, announcements and photos. Here we look at the official IPL teams’ popularity in the social media.

List of Most popular IPL teams on Social Media:

10. Gujarat Lions &#8211; 1.1 million followers

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/02/Gujarat-Lions.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-53167"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-53167 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Gujarat-Lions.jpg" alt="Gujarat Lions" width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-53167" class="wp-caption-text">Gujarat Lions in total has 1.1 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The new franchise of IPL-9, Gujarat Lions in total has 1.1 millions fans over the social media.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGujaratLions" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheGujaratLions</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 961 thousand of likes so far.

The Rajkot franchise Twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/TheGujaratLions" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheGujaratLions</a> has 67 thousand followers so far with 2.9k tweets have been posted by them.

The Gujarat Lions is on the 9th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 74 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegujaratlions/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thegujaratlions/</a> has made more than 263 posts so far.

9. Rising Pune Supergiants &#8211; 1.57 million followers

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/02/MS-Dhoni-unveils-RPSG-jersey-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-54699"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-54699 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-unveils-RPSG-jersey-1.jpg" alt="Rising Pune Supergiants" width="640" height="370" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-54699" class="wp-caption-text">RPSG in total has 1.57 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The new franchise of IPL-9, Pune, Rising Pune Supergiants in total has 1.57 million followers over the social media.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SupergiantsPune" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SupergiantsPune</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 1.42 million of likes so far.

The Pune franchise Twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/RPSupergiants" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RPSupergiants</a> has 70.2 thousand followers so far with 3,200 tweets have been posted by them.

The Rising Pune Supergiants is on the 10th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 89 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/punesupergiants/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/punesupergiants/</a> has made 195 posts so far, least among the 10 teams.

8. Rajasthan Royals – 4.2m

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/RR-vs-SRH-IPL8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16240" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/RR-vs-SRH-IPL8.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="670" height="472" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16240" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals in total has 4.2 million fans over the social media.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Jaipur Franchise, Rajasthan Royals in total has 4.2 million fans over the social media.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RajasthanRoyals" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RajasthanRoyals</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 3.339 million of likes so far.

The Rajasthan Royals stands at 6th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals</a> has 7.6 Lakh followers so far. They have been the most active IPL twitter handle with 31.3 thousand tweets been posted by them.

The Rajasthan Royals is on the 5th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 125 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/rajasthanroyals/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/rajasthanroyals/</a> has made 676 posts so far.

7. Delhi Daredevils – 4.54m

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/DD-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16063" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/DD-2015.jpg" alt="Delhi Daredevils 2015" width="600" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16063" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Daredevils in total has 4.54 million fans over the social media.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Delhi Franchise, Delhi Daredevils in total has 4.54 million fans over the social media.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/delhidaredevils" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/delhidaredevils</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 3.66 million of likes so far.

The Delhi Daredevils is at the bottom in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiDaredevils" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DelhiDaredevils</a> has 6.89 Lakh followers so far with 21.1 thousand tweets have been posted by them.

The Delhi Daredevils is on the 7th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 195 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/officialdaredevils/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/officialdaredevils/</a> has made 497 posts so far, 4th least among the 10 teams.

6. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 5.21m

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/SRH-Sunrisers-Hyderabad.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-14593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/SRH-Sunrisers-Hyderabad.jpg" alt="SRH IPL" width="700" height="514" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14593" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad in total has 5.21 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Hyderabad Franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad in total has 5.21  million fans over the social media.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunrisershyderabad" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sunrisershyderabad</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 4.31 million of likes so far.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 7th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SunRisers</a> has 7.99 Lakh followers so far with 21.1 thousand tweets have been posted by them.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad has the 8th most following on Instagram among the IPL teams with 106 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/sunrisershyd/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/sunrisershyd/</a> is also the least active team on Instagram with just 358 posts so far.

5. Kings XI Punjab – 8.86m

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/KXIP-Super-Over-Win-vs-RR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16978" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KXIP-Super-Over-Win-vs-RR.jpg" alt="Kings XI Punjab 2015" width="700" height="484" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16978" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab in total has 8.86 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Mohali Franchise, Kings XI Punjab in total has 8.86 million fans over the social media.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KingsXIPunjab" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KingsXIPunjab</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 7.712 million of likes so far.

The Kings XI Punjab stands at 5th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/lionsdenkxip" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/lionsdenkxip</a> has 8.52 Lakh followers so far with 23.8 thousand tweets have been posted by them.

The Kings XI Punjab is on the 3rd spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 298 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/kxipofficial/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/kxipofficial/</a> has made 1162 posts so far.

4. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 10.47m

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/RCBvsDD-in-IPL8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17215" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/RCBvsDD-in-IPL8.jpg" alt="RCB 2015" width="686" height="489" sizes="(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17215" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore in total has 10.47 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Bangalore Franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore in total has 10.47 million fans over the social media.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalChallengersBangalore" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RoyalChallengersBangalore</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 8.506 million of likes so far.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore stands at 4th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/rcbtweets" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rcbtweets</a> has 1.36 million followers so far. They have been the second most active IPL team on twitter as 31.9 thousand tweets have been posted through their account.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore is on the 2nd spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 609 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/royalchallengersbangalore/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/royalchallengersbangalore/</a> has made 1104 posts so far.

3. Mumbai Indians – 12.67m

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/MIvsSRH-in-IPL8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17121" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MIvsSRH-in-IPL8.jpg" alt="Mumbai Indians 2015" width="674" height="478" sizes="(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17121" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians in total has 12.67 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Mumbai Franchise, Mumbai Indians in total has 12.67 million fans over the social media, the 3rd most among the IPL teams.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mumbaiindians" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mumbaiindians</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 10.610 million of likes so far, the third most liked IPL team’s Facebook page.

The Mumbai Indians stands at 3rd in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mipaltan</a> has 1.4 million followers so far. They are one of the few active IPL twitter handles with 32.3 thousand tweets have been posted by them.

The Mumbai Indians has is on the 1st spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 660 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/mumbaiindians/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/mumbaiindians/</a> is also the most active team on Instagram with 3082 posts been made so far, the most by any other IPL team.

2. Chennai Super Kings – 14.2m

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/CSK.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-8841" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/CSK.jpg" alt="CSK 2015" width="592" height="392" sizes="(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8841" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings in total has 14.2 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Chennai Franchise, Chennai Super Kings in total has 14.2 million fans over the social media, the most among the IPL teams.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheChennaiSuperKings" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheChennaiSuperKings</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 11.923 million of likes so far, the second most liked IPL team’s Facebook page.

The Chennai Super Kings is the most followed IPL team on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL</a> has 2.18 million followers so far. They are the 3rd most active IPL team handle with 26.5 thousand tweets have been posted by them. CSK’s twitter handle is also the only IPL team account which has over 10 lakh followers.

The Chennai Super Kings is on the 6th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 96.4 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/chennaiipl/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/chennaiipl/</a> has been one of the most active team handle on Instagram with 1143 posts so far.

1. Kolkata Knight Riders – 16.17m

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/KKR-Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-14600" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KKR-Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpg" alt="KKR 2014 IPL Trophy" width="640" height="439" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14600" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders in total has 16.17 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption>

The Kolkata Franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders in total has 16.17 million fans over the social media, the second most among the IPL teams.

Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KolkataKnightRiders" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KolkataKnightRiders</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 14.31 million of likes so far, the most liked IPL team’s Facebook page. Their page is also the first IPL team page to cross 12 million mark in likes.

The Kolkata Knight Riders stands at 2nd in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/KKRiders</a> has 1.65 million followers so far with 23.4 thousand tweets have been posted by them.

The Kolkata Knight Riders has the 4th highest following on Instagram among the IPL teams with 217 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/kkriders/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/kkriders/</a> has made 1199 posts so far.

(Followers count updated till 31st May, 2016)

Most popular IPL teams on Social Media:&nbsp;The Indian Premier League teams have themselves spread on the social media connecting their fans and putting on quite interesting contest to give away gifts related to their kits. The team have been using the leading Social networking sites, like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where they share team news, announcements and photos. Here we look at the official IPL teams’ popularity in the social media.
<h5>List of Most popular IPL teams on Social Media:</h5>
10.&nbsp;Gujarat Lions – 1.1 million followers
<figure id="attachment_53167" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-53167" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/02/Gujarat-Lions.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-53167"><amp-img class="wp-image-53167 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Gujarat-Lions.jpg" alt="Gujarat Lions" width="640" height="427" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-53167" class="wp-caption-text">Gujarat Lions in total has 1.1 million fans over the social media.&nbsp;(Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The new franchise of IPL-9, Gujarat Lions in total has 1.1 millions fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGujaratLions" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheGujaratLions</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 961 thousand of likes so far.
The Rajkot franchise Twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/TheGujaratLions" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheGujaratLions</a> has 67 thousand followers so far with 2.9k&nbsp;tweets have been posted by them.
The Gujarat Lions is on the 9th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 74 thousand followers.&nbsp;Their Instagram handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegujaratlions/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thegujaratlions/</a> has made more than 263 posts so far.

9. Rising Pune Supergiants – 1.57 million&nbsp;followers
<figure id="attachment_54699" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-54699" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/02/MS-Dhoni-unveils-RPSG-jersey-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-54699"><amp-img class="wp-image-54699 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-unveils-RPSG-jersey-1.jpg" alt="Rising Pune Supergiants" width="640" height="370" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-54699" class="wp-caption-text">RPSG in total has 1.57 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The new franchise of IPL-9, Pune,&nbsp;Rising Pune Supergiants&nbsp;in total has 1.57 million followers over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SupergiantsPune" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SupergiantsPune</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 1.42 million&nbsp;of likes so far.
The Pune franchise Twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/RPSupergiants" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RPSupergiants</a> has 70.2 thousand followers so far with 3,200 tweets have been posted by them.
The Rising Pune Supergiants is on the 10th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 89 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/punesupergiants/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/punesupergiants/</a> has made 195 posts so far, least among the 10 teams.

8.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals – 4.2m
<figure id="attachment_16240" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16240" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/RR-vs-SRH-IPL8.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-16240" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/RR-vs-SRH-IPL8.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="670" height="472" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16240" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals in total has 4.2 million fans over the social media.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Jaipur Franchise, Rajasthan Royals in total has 4.2 million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RajasthanRoyals" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RajasthanRoyals</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 3.339 million of likes so far.
The Rajasthan Royals stands at 6th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals</a> has 7.6 Lakh followers so far. They have been the most active IPL twitter handle with 31.3 thousand tweets been posted by them.
The Rajasthan Royals is on the 5th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 125 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/rajasthanroyals/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/rajasthanroyals/</a> has made 676 posts so far.

 7.&nbsp;Delhi Daredevils – 4.54m
<figure id="attachment_16063" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16063" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/DD-2015.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-16063" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/DD-2015.jpg" alt="Delhi Daredevils 2015" width="600" height="430" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16063" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Daredevils in total has 4.54 million fans over the social media.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Delhi Franchise, Delhi Daredevils in total has 4.54 million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/delhidaredevils" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/delhidaredevils</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 3.66 million of likes so far.
The Delhi Daredevils is at the bottom in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiDaredevils" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DelhiDaredevils</a> has 6.89 Lakh followers so far with 21.1 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Delhi Daredevils is on the 7th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 195 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/officialdaredevils/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/officialdaredevils/</a> has made 497 posts so far, 4th least among the 10 teams.

 6.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad – 5.21m
<figure id="attachment_14593" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14593" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/SRH-Sunrisers-Hyderabad.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-14593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/SRH-Sunrisers-Hyderabad.jpg" alt="SRH IPL" width="700" height="514" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14593" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad in total has 5.21 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Hyderabad Franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad in total has 5.21 &nbsp;million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunrisershyderabad" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sunrisershyderabad</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 4.31 million of likes so far.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 7th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SunRisers</a> has 7.99 Lakh followers so far with&nbsp;21.1 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad has the 8th most following on Instagram among the IPL teams with 106 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/sunrisershyd/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/sunrisershyd/</a> is also the least active team on Instagram with just 358 posts so far.

 5.&nbsp;Kings XI Punjab – 8.86m
<figure id="attachment_16978" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16978" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/KXIP-Super-Over-Win-vs-RR.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-16978" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KXIP-Super-Over-Win-vs-RR.jpg" alt="Kings XI Punjab 2015" width="700" height="484" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16978" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab in total has 8.86 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Mohali Franchise, Kings XI Punjab in total has 8.86 million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KingsXIPunjab" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KingsXIPunjab</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 7.712 million of likes so far.
The Kings XI Punjab stands at 5th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/lionsdenkxip" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/lionsdenkxip</a> has 8.52 Lakh followers so far with 23.8 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Kings XI Punjab is on the 3rd spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 298 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/kxipofficial/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/kxipofficial/</a> has made 1162 posts so far.

 4. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 10.47m
<figure id="attachment_17215" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17215" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/RCBvsDD-in-IPL8.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-17215" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/RCBvsDD-in-IPL8.jpg" alt="RCB 2015" width="686" height="489" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17215" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore in total has 10.47 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Bangalore Franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore in total has 10.47 million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalChallengersBangalore" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RoyalChallengersBangalore</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 8.506 million of likes so far.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore stands at 4th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/rcbtweets" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rcbtweets</a> has 1.36 million followers so far. They have been the second most active IPL team on twitter as 31.9 thousand tweets have been posted through their account.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore is on the 2nd spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 609 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/royalchallengersbangalore/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/royalchallengersbangalore/</a> has made 1104 posts so far.

 3.&nbsp;Mumbai Indians – 12.67m
<figure id="attachment_17121" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17121" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/MIvsSRH-in-IPL8.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-17121" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MIvsSRH-in-IPL8.jpg" alt="Mumbai Indians 2015" width="674" height="478" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17121" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians in total has 12.67 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Mumbai Franchise, Mumbai Indians in total has 12.67 million fans over the social media, the 3rd most among the IPL teams.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mumbaiindians" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mumbaiindians</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 10.610 million of likes so far, the third most liked IPL team’s Facebook page.
The Mumbai Indians stands at 3rd in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mipaltan</a> has 1.4 million followers so far. They are one of the few active IPL twitter handles with 32.3 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Mumbai Indians has is on the 1st spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 660 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/mumbaiindians/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/mumbaiindians/</a> is also the most active team on Instagram with 3082 posts been made so far, the most by any other IPL team.

 2.&nbsp;Chennai Super Kings – 14.2m
<figure id="attachment_8841" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8841" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/CSK.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-8841" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/CSK.jpg" alt="CSK 2015" width="592" height="392" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8841" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings in total has 14.2 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Chennai Franchise, Chennai Super Kings in total has 14.2 million fans over the social media, the most among the IPL teams.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheChennaiSuperKings" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheChennaiSuperKings</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 11.923 million of likes so far, the second most liked IPL team’s Facebook page.
The Chennai Super Kings is the most followed IPL team on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL</a> has 2.18 million followers so far. They are the 3rd most active IPL team handle with 26.5 thousand tweets have been posted by them. CSK’s twitter handle is also the only IPL team account which has over 10 lakh followers.
The Chennai Super Kings is on the 6th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 96.4 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/chennaiipl/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/chennaiipl/</a> has been one of the most active team handle on Instagram with 1143 posts so far.

 1.&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders – 16.17m
<figure id="attachment_14600" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14600" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/KKR-Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-14600" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KKR-Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpg" alt="KKR 2014 IPL Trophy" width="640" height="439" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14600" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders in total has 16.17 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Kolkata Franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders in total has 16.17 million fans over the social media, the second most among the IPL teams.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KolkataKnightRiders" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KolkataKnightRiders</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 14.31 million of likes so far, the most liked IPL team’s Facebook page. Their page is also the first IPL team page to cross 12 million mark in likes.
The Kolkata Knight Riders stands at 2nd in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/KKRiders</a> has 1.65 million followers so far with 23.4 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Kolkata Knight Riders has the 4th highest following on Instagram among the IPL teams with 217 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/kkriders/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/kkriders/</a> has made 1199 posts so far.
(Followers count updated till 31st May, 2016)

Most popular IPL teams on Social Media: The Indian Premier League teams have themselves spread on the social media connecting their fans and putting on quite interesting contest to give away gifts related to their kits. The team have been using the leading Social networking sites, like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram where they share team news, announcements and photos. Here we look at the official IPL teams’ popularity in the social media.
<h5>List of Most popular IPL teams on Social Media:</h5>
10. Gujarat Lions &#8211; 1.1 million followers
<figure id="attachment_53167" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-53167" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/02/Gujarat-Lions.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-53167"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-53167 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Gujarat-Lions.jpg" alt="Gujarat Lions" width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-53167" class="wp-caption-text">Gujarat Lions in total has 1.1 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The new franchise of IPL-9, Gujarat Lions in total has 1.1 millions fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGujaratLions" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheGujaratLions</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 961 thousand of likes so far.
The Rajkot franchise Twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/TheGujaratLions" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheGujaratLions</a> has 67 thousand followers so far with 2.9k tweets have been posted by them.
The Gujarat Lions is on the 9th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 74 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegujaratlions/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thegujaratlions/</a> has made more than 263 posts so far.

9. Rising Pune Supergiants &#8211; 1.57 million followers
<figure id="attachment_54699" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-54699" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2016/02/MS-Dhoni-unveils-RPSG-jersey-1.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-54699"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-54699 size-full" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-unveils-RPSG-jersey-1.jpg" alt="Rising Pune Supergiants" width="640" height="370" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-54699" class="wp-caption-text">RPSG in total has 1.57 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The new franchise of IPL-9, Pune, Rising Pune Supergiants in total has 1.57 million followers over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SupergiantsPune" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SupergiantsPune</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 1.42 million of likes so far.
The Pune franchise Twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/RPSupergiants" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RPSupergiants</a> has 70.2 thousand followers so far with 3,200 tweets have been posted by them.
The Rising Pune Supergiants is on the 10th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 89 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/punesupergiants/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/punesupergiants/</a> has made 195 posts so far, least among the 10 teams.

8. Rajasthan Royals – 4.2m
<figure id="attachment_16240" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16240" style="width: 670px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/RR-vs-SRH-IPL8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16240" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/RR-vs-SRH-IPL8.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="670" height="472" sizes="(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16240" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals in total has 4.2 million fans over the social media.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Jaipur Franchise, Rajasthan Royals in total has 4.2 million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RajasthanRoyals" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RajasthanRoyals</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 3.339 million of likes so far.
The Rajasthan Royals stands at 6th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals</a> has 7.6 Lakh followers so far. They have been the most active IPL twitter handle with 31.3 thousand tweets been posted by them.
The Rajasthan Royals is on the 5th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 125 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/rajasthanroyals/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/rajasthanroyals/</a> has made 676 posts so far.

 7. Delhi Daredevils – 4.54m
<figure id="attachment_16063" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16063" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/DD-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16063" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/DD-2015.jpg" alt="Delhi Daredevils 2015" width="600" height="430" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16063" class="wp-caption-text">Delhi Daredevils in total has 4.54 million fans over the social media.(Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Delhi Franchise, Delhi Daredevils in total has 4.54 million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/delhidaredevils" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/delhidaredevils</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 3.66 million of likes so far.
The Delhi Daredevils is at the bottom in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiDaredevils" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DelhiDaredevils</a> has 6.89 Lakh followers so far with 21.1 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Delhi Daredevils is on the 7th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 195 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/officialdaredevils/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/officialdaredevils/</a> has made 497 posts so far, 4th least among the 10 teams.

 6. Sunrisers Hyderabad – 5.21m
<figure id="attachment_14593" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14593" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/SRH-Sunrisers-Hyderabad.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-14593" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/SRH-Sunrisers-Hyderabad.jpg" alt="SRH IPL" width="700" height="514" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14593" class="wp-caption-text">Sunrisers Hyderabad in total has 5.21 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Hyderabad Franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad in total has 5.21  million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sunrisershyderabad" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sunrisershyderabad</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 4.31 million of likes so far.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 7th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SunRisers</a> has 7.99 Lakh followers so far with 21.1 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad has the 8th most following on Instagram among the IPL teams with 106 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/sunrisershyd/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/sunrisershyd/</a> is also the least active team on Instagram with just 358 posts so far.

 5. Kings XI Punjab – 8.86m
<figure id="attachment_16978" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-16978" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/KXIP-Super-Over-Win-vs-RR.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-16978" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KXIP-Super-Over-Win-vs-RR.jpg" alt="Kings XI Punjab 2015" width="700" height="484" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-16978" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab in total has 8.86 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Mohali Franchise, Kings XI Punjab in total has 8.86 million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KingsXIPunjab" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KingsXIPunjab</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 7.712 million of likes so far.
The Kings XI Punjab stands at 5th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/lionsdenkxip" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/lionsdenkxip</a> has 8.52 Lakh followers so far with 23.8 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Kings XI Punjab is on the 3rd spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 298 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/kxipofficial/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/kxipofficial/</a> has made 1162 posts so far.

 4. Royal Challengers Bangalore – 10.47m
<figure id="attachment_17215" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17215" style="width: 686px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/RCBvsDD-in-IPL8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17215" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/RCBvsDD-in-IPL8.jpg" alt="RCB 2015" width="686" height="489" sizes="(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17215" class="wp-caption-text">Royal Challengers Bangalore in total has 10.47 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Bangalore Franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore in total has 10.47 million fans over the social media.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalChallengersBangalore" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RoyalChallengersBangalore</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 8.506 million of likes so far.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore stands at 4th in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/rcbtweets" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/rcbtweets</a> has 1.36 million followers so far. They have been the second most active IPL team on twitter as 31.9 thousand tweets have been posted through their account.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore is on the 2nd spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 609 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/royalchallengersbangalore/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/royalchallengersbangalore/</a> has made 1104 posts so far.

 3. Mumbai Indians – 12.67m
<figure id="attachment_17121" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-17121" style="width: 674px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/MIvsSRH-in-IPL8.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-17121" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MIvsSRH-in-IPL8.jpg" alt="Mumbai Indians 2015" width="674" height="478" sizes="(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-17121" class="wp-caption-text">Mumbai Indians in total has 12.67 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Mumbai Franchise, Mumbai Indians in total has 12.67 million fans over the social media, the 3rd most among the IPL teams.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mumbaiindians" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mumbaiindians</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 10.610 million of likes so far, the third most liked IPL team’s Facebook page.
The Mumbai Indians stands at 3rd in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mipaltan</a> has 1.4 million followers so far. They are one of the few active IPL twitter handles with 32.3 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Mumbai Indians has is on the 1st spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 660 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/mumbaiindians/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/mumbaiindians/</a> is also the most active team on Instagram with 3082 posts been made so far, the most by any other IPL team.

 2. Chennai Super Kings – 14.2m
<figure id="attachment_8841" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8841" style="width: 592px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/CSK.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-8841" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/CSK.jpg" alt="CSK 2015" width="592" height="392" sizes="(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8841" class="wp-caption-text">Chennai Super Kings in total has 14.2 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Chennai Franchise, Chennai Super Kings in total has 14.2 million fans over the social media, the most among the IPL teams.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheChennaiSuperKings" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/TheChennaiSuperKings</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 11.923 million of likes so far, the second most liked IPL team’s Facebook page.
The Chennai Super Kings is the most followed IPL team on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL</a> has 2.18 million followers so far. They are the 3rd most active IPL team handle with 26.5 thousand tweets have been posted by them. CSK’s twitter handle is also the only IPL team account which has over 10 lakh followers.
The Chennai Super Kings is on the 6th spot in the list of most followed IPL teams on Instagram with 96.4 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/chennaiipl/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/chennaiipl/</a> has been one of the most active team handle on Instagram with 1143 posts so far.

 1. Kolkata Knight Riders – 16.17m
<figure id="attachment_14600" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14600" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/KKR-Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-14600" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/KKR-Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpg" alt="KKR 2014 IPL Trophy" width="640" height="439" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14600" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders in total has 16.17 million fans over the social media. (Photo Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
The Kolkata Franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders in total has 16.17 million fans over the social media, the second most among the IPL teams.
Their official Facebook page is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KolkataKnightRiders" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KolkataKnightRiders</a>. Their page has recorded a total of 14.31 million of likes so far, the most liked IPL team’s Facebook page. Their page is also the first IPL team page to cross 12 million mark in likes.
The Kolkata Knight Riders stands at 2nd in most followed IPL teams on Twitter. Their twitter handle <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/KKRiders</a> has 1.65 million followers so far with 23.4 thousand tweets have been posted by them.
The Kolkata Knight Riders has the 4th highest following on Instagram among the IPL teams with 217 thousand followers. Their Instagram handle <a href="https://instagram.com/kkriders/" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/kkriders/</a> has made 1199 posts so far.
(Followers count updated till 31st May, 2016)

Most popular IPL teams on Social Media

Most popular IPL teams on Social Media: The Indian Premier League teams have themselves spread on the social media connecting their fans and putting on quite interesting contest to give away gifts related to their kits.