| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Highest Transaction: $1.78 Billion Sold in March 2026 to a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group, Times Group, and Blackstone, RCB became the first sports franchise in India to be valued near $2 billion following their 2025 IPL title win. | Aditya Birla Group Consortium | Current | $1.78 Billion (₹16,660 Crore) |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) Highest Transaction: $1.63 Billion Acquired by a US-based consortium led by tech entrepreneur Kal Somani and backed by Walmart heir Rob Walton. The deal, finalized in early 2026, marked the highest percentage growth for any original 2008 franchise. | Kal Somani Consortium | Current | $1.63 Billion (₹15,300 Crore) |
| 3 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Highest Transaction: $940 Million Purchased in 2021 by the RPSG Group for ₹7,090 crore. At the time of the bid, it was the most expensive acquisition in IPL history, setting the stage for the billion-dollar valuations of 2026. | RPSG Group | Current | ₹7,090 Crore (~$940M) |
| 4 | Gujarat Titans (GT) Market Valuation: ~$900 Million Originally bought by CVC Capital for ₹5,625 crore in 2021. In 2025, a majority 67% stake sale to the Torrent Group valued the franchise at approximately ₹7,500 crore. | Torrent Group & CVC Capital | Current | ₹7,500 Crore (~$900M) |
| 5 | Pune Warriors India (PWI) Historical Sale: $370 Million Now defunct, the Sahara Group purchased this franchise in 2010 for a then-record $370 million. The team operated for three seasons before being terminated over financial disputes. | Sahara India Pariwar | Defunct | $370 Million (₹1,702 Crore) |
| 6 |  Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) Historical Sale: $333 Million Acquired in 2010 for $333 million by the Rendezvous Sports World consortium. It remains one of the most expensive team acquisitions relative to the league's total value at that time. | Rendezvous Sports World | Defunct | $333 Million (₹1,533 Crore) |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians (MI) Brand Valuation: $242 Million Owned by Reliance Industries, MI was the most expensive original franchise in 2008 ($111.9M). By 2026, its standalone brand value reached $242M, though its private market valuation is estimated significantly higher. | Reliance Industries | Current | $242 Million (Brand Basis) |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Brand Valuation: $235 Million Originally bought for $91M in 2008 by India Cements. CSK became India's first sports unicorn in 2022 and maintains a massive market value driven by its 5 IPL titles. | India Cements | Current | $235 Million (Brand Basis) |
| 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Brand Valuation: $222 Million Acquired for $75.09M in 2008. In 2026, star owner Shah Rukh Khan consolidated control by acquiring additional stakes from the Mehta Group, valuing the brand at $222M. | Red Chillies & Mehta Group | Current | $222 Million (Brand Basis) |
| 10 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Highest Transaction: $159 Million The Sun TV Network acquired the Hyderabad franchise in 2012 for ₹850.5 crore (approx $159M) following the termination of Deccan Chargers. Its 2026 brand value stands at $154M. | Sun TV Network | Current | $154M - $159M |
| 11 | Delhi Capitals (DC) Brand Valuation: $152 Million Originally bought for $84M in 2008. JSW Sports acquired a 50% stake in 2018 for ₹550 crore, valuing the team at over $150M. Its brand value remained steady through 2026. | GMR Group & JSW Sports | Current | $152 Million (Brand Basis) |
| 12 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) Brand Valuation: $141 Million One of the original 2008 franchises purchased for $76 million. While its brand value is currently the lowest among active teams, its asset value has appreciated over 500% since inception. | Preity Zinta & Consortium | Current | $141 Million (Brand Basis) |