IPL (Indian Premier League) Franchise Valuations Surpass $1.8 Billion

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In a span of over a month, two franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) were sold for over $1 billion. The Rajasthan Royals were purchased for $1.65 billion, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru was acquired for $1.8 billion by a group led by Blackstone. IPL’s total valuation is currently estimated at $18.5 billion. The league's strong revenue potential and a massive fanbase are drawing significant interest from investors globally, with returns like a reported 350% from CVC Capital for its stake in the Gujarat Titans. (RCB, IPL)