Find out which two IPL teams feature in top three for social media engagement in April

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings emerge as the second and third most popular sports teams on social media.

In April, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, two teams from the Indian Premier League (IPL), emerged as the second and third most popular sports teams on social media. This was a remarkable achievement considering that the top positions were largely occupied by international football teams. Surpassing renowned clubs such as FC Barcelona, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain, RCB and CSK showcased their tremendous fan following by securing the 2nd and 3rd spots respectively. Real Madrid managed to claim the 1st spot in this coveted ranking.

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings have also amassed a significant fan base

According to agency reports from Deportes and Finanzas, Real Madrid emerged as the most active sports team on social media in April, with a staggering 333 million interactions. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured the second position with 303 million interactions, closely followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in third place with 301 million interactions. These impressive numbers highlight the strong engagement and popularity of these teams on social media platforms.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are globally renowned as two of the most popular football teams in the world. Nonetheless, it's worth noting that Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings have also amassed a significant fan base. Their popularity experiences a surge during the Indian Premier League, and recent statistics serve as additional evidence to validate this fact.

Here are the top 3 sports teams in the world with the highest social media engagement during April 2023, ranked by total interactions:

1. Real Madrid (Football)

Total Interactions: 333M  

2. Royal Challengers Bangalore (Cricket)

Total Interactions: 303M

3. Chennai Super Kings (Cricket)

Total Interactions: 301M

Virat Kohli's immense fan following contributes to RCB's popularity

Under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has witnessed a notable rise in popularity. A significant contributing factor to their success can be attributed to the presence of Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain who needs no introduction. Kohli, who has recently been one of the most accomplished Indian cricketers, has garnered an immense fan following both on and off the field. His influence has played a crucial role in the emergence of RCB as a formidable team. Following their defeat in the final league match against GT, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured the 6th position on the points table for this year's IPL season.

MS Dhoni leads the popularity race in IPL 2023

On the other hand, MS Dhoni, a legendary figure in cricket, requires no introduction either. This IPL season, the former Indian captain has been leading the popularity race by a wide margin. Dhoni has received abundant love and support from the crowd, irrespective of the venue. Whether it be his home stadium, Chepauk, or away games at M Chinnaswamy, Wankhede, Eden Gardens, or Narendra Modi Stadium, Dhoni continues to be adored by fans wherever he plays. With a resounding victory of 15 runs in qualifier 1 of IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have advanced to the finals.