Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has now surpassed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to become the most-followed Indian Premier League (IPL) team on Instagram. At present, RCB has crossed 17.8 million followers, overtaking the five-time champion, CSK, who has around 17.7 million followers.
This marks a major milestone for RCB, making them the first IPL team to achieve this massive social media following. Mumbai Indians (MI) follow closely behind with over 16.2 million followers, while Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are fourth on the list, boasting over seven million followers.
RCB vs CSK: The Rivalry Continues
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RCB and CSK recently faced off in the IPL 2025 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match saw RCB claim a dominant 50-run victory over CSK, marking their first win at Chepauk since 2008. This win not only boosted their confidence but also played a role in their soaring social media presence.
Instagram followers
RCB 17.8 Million
CSK 17.7 million
RCB is now most followed franchise.This is the proof that people dont give a f about trophies. pic.twitter.com/oOgjPL9Rp7
— Kevin (@imkevin149) March 31, 2025
Fans are now eagerly waiting for the next battle between the two teams, which is set to take place on May 3 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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RCB’s Strong Start in IPL 2025
RCB has kicked off IPL 2025 with an outstanding performance, securing consecutive victories in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and CSK.
KKR vs RCB: Chased down a one hundred seventy-five-run goal in just 16.2 overs, winning by seven wickets at Eden Gardens. Superstar batters Virat Kohli (59* off 36 balls) and Phil Salt (56 off 31 balls) performed crucial roles, while Krunal Pandya became the named player of the match for his fantastic bowling figures (3 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs).
CSK vs RCB: Correctly defended a 197-run total, prevailing by 50 runs. Captain Rajat Patidar led the team with an awesome 51-run knock in just 32 balls, at the same time as pacer Josh Hazlewood added a fantastic bowling performance, picking up three wickets for 21 runs in his 4-over spell.
With two lower back-to-again wins, RCB currently sits at the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 4 points and an impressive net run rate of 2.66. Their next assignment will be against Gujarat Titans (GT) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, April 2.
RCB fans have a lot to cheer for, both on the field and on social media, as their team continues to dominate in IPL 2025.
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