RCB Sale Speculation After IPL 2025
Speculation about Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) being put up for sale has intensified after former IPL chairman Lalit Modi claimed the owners are set to offload the franchise following their maiden IPL triumph earlier this year. So let’s have a look at RCB sale speculation after IPL 2025.
Franchise Success and Sudden Highs
The 2025 IPL season marked a historic moment for RCB as they clinched their first-ever title, ending a long trophy drought and sending fans into euphoria. However, the celebrations turned tragic when a stampede during the victory parade outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives and left many injured, casting a shadow over the achievement. Despite the tragedy, RCB’s on-field success has reportedly boosted its valuation to $269 million, now ranking among the IPL’s most valuable franchises—surpassing even Chennai Super Kings in some estimates.
Ownership Shifts and Market Buzz
Lalit Modi, the former IPL commissioner, took to social media to confirm rumors that current owners Diageo Plc have decided to “take it off their balance sheet and sell it”. Modi suggested that the franchise’s strong fan base, solid management, and recent championship pedigree make it a prime target for global investors, possibly even sovereign wealth funds, and could set a new benchmark for IPL franchise valuations. While reports of a potential sale had surfaced earlier, Modi’s public statement has added credibility to the speculation, with the cricket community now closely watching for official announcements.
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The potential sale of RCB—fresh off a landmark IPL victory—could reshape the league’s economic landscape, setting a new floor for team valuations. Will a new era for one of India’s most popular cricket franchises begin with a record-breaking deal, or will the owners have a change of heart?
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