The Indian Premier League is entering its final stretch, with the Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, and Mumbai Indians making it to the playoffs. But before the playoffs begin, Royal Challengers Bangalore has achieved a milestone that no other IPL team has reached yet.
A New Record
The Royal Challengers Bangalore Instagram account now has 20 million followers, making them the most followed IPL team on the platform. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings trail behind, with 18 million and 18.6 million followers, respectively. Despite never winning an IPL season, the team’s popularity continues to grow, and their fans, known as the “12th Fan Army,” remain loyal.
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The Royal Challengers Bangalore will face stiff competition in the playoffs, with the Mumbai Indians seeking their sixth IPL title. The Chennai Super Kings, despite being out of the running, have 18.6 million followers on Instagram, followed closely by the Mumbai Indians with 18 million. The question remains: will the Royal Challengers Bangalore finally claim their first IPL trophy, or will the Mumbai Indians secure their sixth championship title?