The Mumbai Indians aren’t just the most successful IPL team with 5 titles to their name, they are also the most followed team on social media. The Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bangalore are close on their heels. These are the teams who are consistent in the league. Hence it comes as no surprise that they have such a great following. The captains of IPL teams are the face of the franchise. They have millions of followers on their personal handle itself.
We at StumpsandBails bring to you the 5 most followed IPL captains on social media:
#5 David Warner (13.8M followers)
David Warner is one of the most popular cricketers on social media. He has a tremendous fan base, especially on Facebook and Instagram. His Instagram reels are catchy, innovative, and send out a beautiful vibe. Warner engages with fans through comments as well. He is one of the most accessible cricketers on social media. He has 5.8M followers on both Instagram and Facebook. Warner has 2.2M followers on Twitter. His total followers’ count is a massive 13.8M!
#4 KL Rahul (22M followers)
KL Rahul is a social media favourite. His drop-dead handsome looks have earned him a lot of brownie points on the social media front. Rahul admirably led Punjab in the last season of the IPL. The Punjab franchise finally found a stable captain in their ranks. He has 9.3M followers on Instagram, 7.3M followers on Facebook, and 5.4M followers on Twitter. His total social media followers count is a whopping 22M! Expect the count to hit the roof if he manages to win the IPL for Punjab.
#3 Rohit Sharma (53.6M followers)
Rohit Sharma is the most successful IPL captain. He has led the Mumbai Indians to 5 IPL trophies. Sharma has been the lynchpin of MI. His addition to the squad in 2011 changed the way MI approached IPL. The results are there for everyone to see now. Sharma has an ardent follower base across social media platforms. He has 17.8M followers on Instagram, 17.3M followers on Facebook. His following on Twitter is insane. He has 18.5M followers on Twitter. His cumulative follower count is an astounding 53.6M!
#2 MS Dhoni (63.7M followers)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the adopted son of Chennai. He is Chennai Super Kings’s numero uno brand. Dhoni’s fan base is loyal and vocal. His fans stand by him no matter what. These attributes duly reflected in the numbers. Dhoni has 30.6M followers on Instagram. He has 25M followers on Facebook and 8.1M followers on Twitter. His cumulative follower count is a solid 63.7M. Dhoni isn’t even active on any platform, yet he has such high numbers. Superstar!
#1 Virat Kohli (188M followers)
Virat Kohli is G.O.A.T (Greatest of All-time) not just on the cricket field but also on social media. He is the face of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli made his debut with RCB in 2008 and continues to represent them. His loyalty to the franchise draws him unparalleled admiration. Kohli has 41M followers on Twitter. He has 43M followers on Facebook. If one thought these numbers are mind-boggling then wait for his Instagram followers count. He has a massive 104M follower count on Instagram. The total follower count of Kohli across social media platforms is a huge 188M. His numbers are thrice as high as compared to the 2nd placed Dhoni. These stats speak volumes about the influencer Kohli is on social media.
