Indian Premier League Winners 2025

Find out the results of the big IPL survey from 1xBet

International brand 1xBet has conducted a study that most accurately reflects the fans’ mood less than a month before the start of the next IPL season. The main goal was to find out which players and teams are the favorites in the IPL 2025. However, the research delves
deeper into the process, as almost 3,500 respondents shared not only their preferences but also the reasons for their sympathies. There is also a breakdown, adjusted for the fans’ age category and the regions they represent.

Virat Kohli and others: Who the fans like best

The survey results brought a convincing victory to a real legend.

1. Virat Kohli (27.4 percent)
2. Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni (12.4 percent each)
3. Abhishek Sharma (11.1 percent)
4. Jasprit Bumrah (4.3 percent)
5. Yashasvi Jaiswal (4.2 percent)
6. Hardik Pandya (Four percent)
7. Rishabh Pant (2.9 percent)
8. KL Rahul (2.5 percent)
9. Heinrich Klaasen and Suryakumar Yadav (2.4 percent)
10. Sanju Samson and Shubman Gill (2.3 percent)

Virat Kohli’s popularity is easy to explain. This player, who currently performs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has the status of a legend and a GOAT. Fans have noted four main qualities of the IPL 2024 top scorer and former India captain:

• Perfect technique
• Unique, aggressive playstyle
• Charisma
• Winner’s mentality

These factors again prove that Virat Kohli’s game is a true art. If he were an artist, his paintings would be priceless. Virat Kohli received the most support from 

What about the competitors?

Rohit Sharma fell short of the clear second place in the poll. Still, that doesn’t diminish the Hitman’s achievements – he has won five IPL trophies with Mumbai Indians and a T20 World Cup title with the national team, all as captain. The public loves Rohit
Sharma for his elegance, strength and leadership qualities. He even beat Virat Kohli in terms of popularity in the 25-34 age group (48.9 percent). Sharma is also appreciated by people aged 20-24 – 29.4 percent support him. Hitman has the highest fan recognition
in Maharashtra (12.9 percent), followed by Karnataka (nine percent), Uttar Pradesh (nine percent), Andhra Pradesh (8.6 percent), Bihar (8.2 percent) and Telangana (7.3 percent).

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is considered a generational icon and the best captain in cricket history, having led the India national team and Chennai Super Kings to many victories. Dhoni has captivated the audience with his game intelligence, composure, leadership and, of course, results. The Thala is particularly popular among the two most active age groups: 25-34 (45.2 percent) and 20-24 (35.7 percent). Dhoni has the most extensive fan base in Andhra Pradesh (16 percent) and slightly more support than Virat Kohli in the regions of Uttar Pradesh (11.8 percent) and Telangana (10.9 percent).

Abhishek Sharma has scored highly in the poll and is a clear contender for the future support of those who voted for the legends above him. The 24-year-old Sunrisers Hyderabad player is set to have a breakout season in IPL 2025. The rising cricket star has already earned much fame due to his relentless aggression in attack, technical prowess and terrific form. Abhishek Sharma has massive support among the 25-34 age group (57.8 percent). The future legend has the greatest fan base in Telangana (13.7 percent), Maharashtra (12 percent) and Andhra Pradesh (10.6 percent).

Jasprit Bumrah is a living legend and the best bowler, one who has shaped the modern cricket style. The public loves him for his accuracy, indomitable nature and ability to change the course of a match in just a few balls. Bumrah received 63 percent of the votes among those aged 25-34, with the largest number of fans residing in Karnataka (12 percent), Maharashtra (11 percent), Uttar Pradesh (11 percent) and West Bengal (9.2 percent).

Hardik Pandya is associated with great skill and versatility. He received almost 60 percent of the votes in the 25-34 age group. He has the most extensive fan base in Uttar Pradesh (14.5 percent), Andhra Pradesh (12.7 percent), West Bengal (12.7 percent), Maharashtra (10 percent) and Rajasthan (10 percent).

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a player expected to become a leader for Team India in the future, thanks to his discipline, attacking style and adaptability. That’s what the fans think. Jaiswal has received the most votes from fans in Andhra Pradesh (20 percent), followed by Rajasthan (15 percent) and Uttar Pradesh (15 percent). Logically, the young cricketer has the biggest support among people aged 25-34 (52.7 percent).

Rishabh Pant not only returned to the game after a horrific accident but also became the most expensive player in IPL history – the Lucknow Super Giants paid ₹27.00 crore for him! Pant has received the most votes in the West Bengal region (12 percent) and has a significant audience in the 25-34 age group (60 percent).

KL Rahul expects more freedom to express himself after joining Delhi Capitals. Fans are confident that he will fulfill his obvious potential. Rahul has a supreme technique, unique style and incredible composure in the game’s most crucial moments. KL is popular in the 25-34 (43.5 percent) and 20-24 (24 percent) age groups and, unlike other athletes, has many fans among the 45-59 audience (4.4 percent).

The top five most-popular teams in IPL 2025

In this ranking, the winner’s lead over its competitors was not as significant as in the players poll. However, Virat Kohli’s popularity came into play again.

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (28.5 percent) Can Kohli lead the team to its first title in history? It is the question being asked by the team’s most extensive fan base, which creates a fantastic atmosphere in home matches.

2. Mumbai Indians (21.6 percent) The five-time IPL champions are known for their victories and a core of legendary players. Rohit Sharma will do everything to win another title.

3. Chennai Super Kings (20.4 percent) Consistency of results, a champion mentality and opportunities for young players are what fans love about this team. However, the cult of MS Dhoni has contributed as much to the Chennai Super Kings’ popularity as all other factors combined.

4. Sunrisers Hyderabad (10.3 percent) Fans are confident that top captain Pat Cummins, the balance of youth and experience in the squad, an aggressive style of play, and a well-thought-out strategy will lead the team to victory in IPL 2025, which disappointingly eluded the Sunrisers last season.

5. Kolkata Knight Riders (6.4 percent) Fans cannot help but appreciate the efforts of owner Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood, who has put his heart into the team. The Knight Riders are not only champions on the pitch. Their performances in the stands and social media activity will surely increase the squad’s audience.