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IPL Franchise Sales Surge: RCB, Royals Fetch $3.41 Billion

3/29/2026

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On March 29, 2026, American investors announced two billion-dollar deals in Indian Premier League franchise sales.
The Rajasthan Royals sold for $1.63 billion.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru fetched $1.78 billion.
Kumar Mangalam Birla, part of the RCB consortium, noted the league's transformation into a global powerhouse.
The IPL's expansion into the U.S. market, along with investments from Walmart, indicates potential growth.

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Story summary

On March 29, 2026, American investors announced two billion-dollar deals in Indian Premier League franchise sales.
The Rajasthan Royals sold for $1.63 billion.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru fetched $1.78 billion.
Kumar Mangalam Birla, part of the RCB consortium, noted the league's transformation into a global powerhouse.
The IPL's expansion into the U.S. market, along with investments from Walmart, indicates potential growth.