New Delhi, May 20 -- Kolkata Knight Riders is the top IPL team in terms of valuation, according to "Fanatic Sports Hurun India's Most Valuable Sports Teams 2026" report.

Shah Rukh Khan's team leads all IPL franchises with a valuation of Rs.19,200-22,500 crore. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings follow, each valued at around Rs.18,400 crore. CSK and MI are five-time IPL champions while KKR have won it thrice so far.

The average IPL franchise valuation is projected to reach $15 billion (more than 1 trillion rupees at the current exchange rate) by 2032. This would place individual Indian teams on par with top NFL franchises, according to the report.

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