IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: IPL 2022 Live Updates: Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians maybe a FLOP SHOW in the IPL 2022 but Rohit Sharma & Co have become the Most Valuable franchise. As per Forbes’ latest list, Mumbai Indians have a valuation of $1.3 billion. MS Dhoni-starrer Chennai Super Kings are 2nd on the list with a valuation of $1.15 billion. Follow IPL 2022 LIve Updates on InsideSport.IN.

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However, when revenue is considered, CSK becomes the most earning team thanks to their loyal fan base. CSK earned a whopping $41.2 million from sponsorships and merchandising in 2021 besides BCCI’s central pool money and winners’ cheque.

Kolkata Knight Riders also continued to attract great sponsorships thanks to its owner Shah Rukh Khan. In 2021, KKR also made $41.2 million as per Forbes. However, new team Lucknow Super Giants have jumped to 3rd spot in valuation. The reason being their Rs 7090 crore bid to secure the franchise and the prospect of BCCI earning around $7 billion from IPL Media rights in 2022.

With all that considered, InsideSport takes a look at the most valued IPL franchises.

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1. Mumbai Indians: With five IPL titles, Mumbai Indians are the most successful IPL team and that has shot its valuation to $1.3 billion. While MI may face a slump due to their poor performance in the last two years but for now, they are the most valued IPL franchise.

• Value: $1.3 billion (Rs 8433 crore)
• Revenue: $33 million
• Operating Income: $5.5 million
• Owner: Reliance Industries

IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: Mumbai Indians MOST VALUED team in IPL, Check valuation of CSK, MI, GT, RR, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, PBKS, DC

2. Chennai Super Kings: Thala MS Dhoni is himself a brand and he has turned Chennai Super Kings into a giant. With four IPL titles, CSK are the second most successful franchise and they are also valued the second most at $1.15 billion.

• Value: $1.15 billion
• Revenue: $41.2 million
• Operating Income: $14.8 million
• Owner: India Cements

IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: Mumbai Indians MOST VALUED team in IPL, Check valuation of CSK, MI, GT, RR, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, PBKS, DC

3. Kolkata Knight Riders: Third most successful IPL team with three IPL titles Kolkata Knight Riders is the third most valued team at a valuation of $1.1 billion. KKR are also the joint highest-earning franchise alongside CSK.

• Value: $1.1 billion
• Revenue: $41.2 million
• Operating Income: $14.1 million
• Owner: Shah Rukh Khan & Juhi Chawla (Red Chillies & Mehta Group) 

IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: Mumbai Indians MOST VALUED team in IPL, Check valuation of CSK, MI, GT, RR, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, PBKS, DC

4. Lucknow Super Giants: RPSG group successfully bid a whopping Rs 7,090 crore to secure the Lucknow franchise in 2021. In their debut season, LSG have done decently and are in the race to make the playoffs. They are the 4th most valued team at $1.075 billion.

• Value: $1.075 billion
• Revenue: N/A
• Operating Income: N/A
• Owner: RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group

IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: Mumbai Indians MOST VALUED team in IPL, Check valuation of CSK, MI, GT, RR, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, PBKS, DC

5. Delhi Capitals: After JSW group picked up 50% share of GMR backed Delhi franchise and renamed it Delhi Capitals, the fortunes have changed. DC have been a regular contender for IPL playoffs. They are 5th most valued team at $1.035 billion.

• Value: $1.035 billion
• Revenue: $35.4 million
• Operating Income: $8.3 million
• Owner: GMR Group, JSW Group

IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: Mumbai Indians MOST VALUED team in IPL, Check valuation of CSK, MI, GT, RR, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, PBKS, DC

6. Royal Challengers Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore maybe an underperforming team with no IPL titles but with Virat Kohli present, RCB are one of the most popular franchises. RCB have jumped to 6th place in most valued franchises list after their playoff finish in the last two seasons.

• Value: $1.025 billion
• Revenue: $36.4 million
• Operating Income: $9.7 million
• Owner: United Breweries

IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: Mumbai Indians MOST VALUED team in IPL, Check valuation of CSK, MI, GT, RR, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, PBKS, DC

7. Rajasthan Royals: Barring the inaugural season, Rajasthan Royals have been underperforming. But with a great set of players this season, RR are currently top of the points table and are in the race to win their 2nd IPL trophy this season. However, backed by a strong investor, RR are the 7th most valued franchise at $1 billion.

• Value: $1 billion
• Revenue: $31.7 million
• Operating Income: $6.6 million
• Owner: Emerging Media Ltd.

8. SunRisers Hyderabad: The 2016 champion Sunrisers Hyderabad had a poor season last year. However, under David Warner’s leadership, SRH became one of the contenders. Currently, under Kane Williamson’s leadership, the Sun TV backed franchise is contending for a playoff spot and is the 8th most valued franchise at $970 million.

• Value: $970 million
• Revenue: $31.8 million
• Operating Income: $3.2 million
• Owner: Sun TV Network

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9. Punjab Kings: The traditional underachievers haven’t done well in the IPL. With no titles to their names, Punjab Kings are looking to change their fortunes with Mayank Agarwal as the leader. They are the 9th most valued team at $925 million.

• Value: $925 million
• Revenue: $31.2 million
• Operating Income: $9.8 million
• Owner: Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, PZNZ Media

IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: Mumbai Indians MOST VALUED team in IPL, Check valuation of CSK, MI, GT, RR, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, PBKS, DC

10. Gujarat Titans: The new entrant Gujarat Titans are backed by CVC Capital Partners. While they paid a huge gamble in recruiting Hardik Pandya as their captain, the flamboyant all-rounder has only flourished. Under his leadership, Gujarat Titans are aiming for the top spot. While they are the least valued IPL team at $850 million, with their performance, the valuation is surely to jump next year.

• Value: $850 million
• Revenue: N/A
• Operating Income: N/A
• Owner: CVC Capital Partners

IPL 2022 Most Valued Team: Mumbai Indians MOST VALUED team in IPL, Check valuation of CSK, MI, GT, RR, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, PBKS, DC

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