Written By: Devadyuti Das | Updated: Mar 24, 2026, 5:05 PM
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In these collection of pictures, we find out which Indian Premier League franchise has become the most expensive team ahead of the IPL 2026. It's not Mumbai Indians or Chennai Super Kings.
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Rajasthan Royals have only won one IPL title in their history back in 2008 - the first ever edition of the league.
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Rajasthan Royals have become first IPL team to be sold for over $1 billion. It has been sold for $1.63 billion, according to a report in TOI website.
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Kal Somani-led consortium have bought 100 per cent stake in Rajasthan Royals for about Rs 15300 crore, making RR the most expensive IPL team ever.
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Rob Walton of Walmart family is also part of Consortium to buy Rajasthan Royals. Walton owns Denver Broncos NFL team and has net of over $110 billion, according to media reports.
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Sheila Ford Hamp is also part of the Consortium to buy Rajasthan Royals. Sheila is part of Ford family who are owners of Ford Motors Company.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Rajasthan Royals maybe handed over to new owner after IPL 2026 season. RR finished in last two position in last 2 years and failed to reach the playoffs.
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Sanjiv Goenka had bought Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 7090 crore back in October 2021. Rajasthan Royals have now become most expensive team.
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