IPL 2025: Top five richest team owners
Over time, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into a worldwide sporting sensation
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The exciting Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has started with a bang. The last few weeks have been highly entertaining, with records continuing to be broken as this incredible league attracts more fans each year. The IPL's popularity and financial health are at an all-time high.
The league features teams owned by some of India's wealthiest individuals and most powerful business groups. Over time, the IPL has evolved into a global sporting sensation. In this article, we’ll look at the richest IPL team owners, their successful businesses, and how their investments have shaped the league’s success.
Here's a list of the top 5 richest IPL team owners:
5. Dr Sanjeev Goenka (Lucknow Super Giants)
Net Worth: $4.5 billion (Approx)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is owned by the RPSG Group, led by Dr Sanjeev Goenka, who secured the franchise in 2021 for a staggering ₹7,090 crore—the highest amount ever paid for an IPL team. Sanjeev Goenka's net worth is approximately $4.5 billion, making him the fifth-richest IPL owner.
RPSG Group operates in multiple industries, including power and energy (CESC Limited), retail, IT & technology, FMCG, infrastructure, media, and environmental sectors. They have also invested in cricket and football teams. Apart from Lucknow Super Giants, Goenka owns the Durban Super Giants in SA20 and recently acquired a 49% stake in The Hundred franchise Manchester Originals. LSG made the playoffs in its first two seasons, and in 2025, the team was valued at $60 million.
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