According to reports, the Chennai Super Kings team is said to be worth $81 million. Here, the term brand value refers to the monetary value of the name “Chennai Super Kings,” not the value of the players and assets of the team. So, CSK’s brand is worth 675 crores, but they are second. Mumbai Indians lead with the highest brand value estimated at 725 crores among all IPL teams.
Kolkata Knight Riders are third with a value of 657 crores. Royal Challengers Bangalore, yet to win an IPL trophy, ranks fourth at 582 crores. The high value of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is due to their consistent captaincy and key player retention, along with multiple IPL victories.
List of Top 10 Most Valuable IPL Teams
- Mumbai Indians (MI) – $87.0 Million
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – $80.06 Million
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – $78.6 Million
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – $69.8 Million
- Gujarat Titans (GT) – $65.4 Million
- Delhi Capitals (DC) – $64.1 Million
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) – $62.5 Million
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – $48.2 Million
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – $47.0 Million
- Punjab Kings (PBKS) – $45.3 Million

Since the beginning of the IPL in 2008, Dhoni has captained CSK. Players like Jadeja and Gaekwad have been with the team for a long time, along with Bravo and Rayudu until their retirement. Rohit Sharma has led Mumbai Indians for an extended period, nurturing talents like Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Ishan Kishan. Despite Pandya briefly changing teams, he’s now back with Mumbai. The rivalry and retention of key players, like those in CSK and Mumbai Indians, contribute significantly to their brand development.
The IPL series now boasts a brand value of $10 billion, equivalent to 89,232 crores in Indian currency. This marks a 28 percent increase from the previous year, showcasing the significant surge in the value of IPL teams.