1. Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are a franchise cricket team based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. They play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2008, the team plays its home matches at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The team is owned by Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd and India Cements is the major stakeholder. The team served a two-year suspension from the IPL starting July 2015 due to the involvement of their owners in the 2013 IPL betting case, and won the title in its comeback season of 2018. The team is captained by Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coached by Stephen Fleming. They are the current defending champions, having won the 2021 IPL season. In January 2022, CSK became India's first unicorn sports enterprise.
Chennai Super Kings Cricket Owner/CEO
Answer: India Cements Limited
Chennai Super Kings Cricket Coach
Answer: Stephen Fleming
Chennai Super Kings Cricket Captain
Answer: M S Dhoni
2. Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are a franchise cricket team representing the city of Kolkata in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her spouse Jay Mehta. The Knight Riders play at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium.
Kolkata Knight Riders Owner/CEO
Answer: Red Chillies Entertainment
Kolkata Knight Riders Coach
Answer: Brendon McCullum
Kolkata Knight Riders Captain
Answer: Shreyas Iyer
3. Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) are a franchise cricket team based out of Delhi in the Indian Premier League (IPL)., the franchise is jointly owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group. The team's home ground is Arun Jaitley Stadium, located in New Delhi. The Capitals appeared in their first IPL final in 2020.
Delhi Capitals Owner/CEO
Answer: JSW Group
Delhi Capitals Coach
Answer: Ricky Ponting
Delhi Capitals Captain
Answer: Rishabh Pant
4. Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians are a franchise cricket team based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, that competes in the Indian Premier League. Founded in 2008, the team is owned by India's biggest conglomerate, Reliance Industries, through its 100% subsidiary IndiaWin Sports. Since its establishment, the team has played its home matches in the 33,108-capacity Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
In 2017, the Mumbai Indians became the first franchise to cross the $100 million mark in brand value among the IPL franchises. The brand value of Mumbai Indians, in 2019, is estimated to be around ?809 crore (roughly $115 million), the highest among all the IPL franchises for the fourth consecutive year.
Mumbai Indians Owner/CEO
Answer: Reliance Industries
Mumbai Indians Coach
Answer: Mahela Jayawardene
Mumbai Indians Captain
Answer: Rohit Sharma
5. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are a franchise cricket team based in Mohali, Punjab, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Established in 2008 as the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), the franchise is jointly owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta and Karan Paul. The team plays its home matches at the PCA Stadium, Mohali. Since 2010, they also have been playing some of their home games at either Dharamsala or Indore. Apart from the 2014 season when they topped the league table and finished runners-up, the team has made only one other playoff appearance in 13 seasons.
Punjab Kings Owner/CEO
Answer: Preity Zinta
Punjab Kings Coach
Answer: Anil Kumble
Punjab Kings Captain
Answer: Mayank Agarwal
6. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore (often abbreviated as RCB) are a franchise cricket team based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It was founded in 2008 by United Spirits and named after the company's liquor brand Royal Challenge. Since its inception, the team has played its home matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Owner/CEO
Answer: United Spirits Limited
Royal Challengers Bangalore Coach
Answer: Sanjay Bangar
Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain
Answer: (Vacant)
7. Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans is a franchise cricket team based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, that will play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting in the 2022 season. Founded in 2021, the team will play its home matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera. The franchise is owned by CVC Capital Partners. The team will be captained by Hardik Pandya and coached by Ashish Nehra.
Gujarat Titans Owner/CEO
Answer: CVC Capital Partners
Gujarat Titans Coach
Answer: Ashish Nehra
Gujarat Titans Captain
Answer: Hardik Pandya
8. Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are a franchise cricket team based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. They will play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2021, the team will play its home matches at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The team is owned by RPSG Group who previously owned the Rising Pune Supergiant franchise between 2016 and 2017. The team will be captained by KL Rahul and coached by Andy Flower.
Lucknow Super Giants Owner/CEO
Answer: RPSG Group
Lucknow Super Giants Coach
Answer: Andy Flower
Lucknow Super Giants Captain
Answer: KL Rahul
9. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad (stylised as SunRisers Hyderabad, abbr. SRH) are a franchise cricket team based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise is owned by Kalanithi Maran of the SUN Group and was founded in 2012 after the Hyderabad-based Deccan Chargers were terminated by the IPL. The team is currently captained by Kane Williamson and coached by Trevor Bayliss. Their primary home ground is the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, which has capacity of 55,000.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Owner/CEO
Answer: SUN Group
Sunrisers Hyderabad Coach
Answer: Trevor Bayliss
Sunrisers Hyderabad Captain
Answer: Kane Williamson
10. Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals (often abbreviated as RR) are a franchise cricket team based in Jaipur, Rajasthan, that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Founded in 2008 as one of the initial eight IPL franchises, the team is based at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Royals are known to unearth obscure, high potential talent, as well as for their involvement in a number of controversies and scandals.
Rajasthan Royals Owner/CEO
Answer: Manoj Badale
Rajasthan Royals Coach
Answer: Trevor Penney
Rajasthan Royals Captain
Answer: Sanju Samson
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