RCB may be champions, but it is not the IPL’s most valuable franchise. Team valuations now extend far beyond on-field success
From a $1.1-billion ecosystem in 2008, the IPL has grown into a sporting business valued at over $18.5 billion
RCB’s recent valuation highlights how IPL franchises have become premium assets attracting deep-pocketed investors
The IPL trails the NFL and EPL in revenues, but ranks among the world's most valuable leagues on a per-match basis
Unlike many European football clubs, most IPL teams generate profits thanks to a tightly controlled financial structure
Strong returns have encouraged franchise owners to expand into T20 leagues across the world, building multi-team cricket networks