# @tintin180398 on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWTFWlliS3c
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-25T06:57:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Tilak Theja Sadive (@tintin180398) — https://gondola.cc/tintin180398

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A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) has emerged as the lead bidder to acquire the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for approximately ₹16,000+ crore (around USD 1.78 billion).

The consortium includes major players such as The Times Group, global investment firm Blackstone, and Bolt Ventures owned by American investor David Blitzer.

This acquisition marks one of the biggest deals in IPL history, highlighting the league’s massive global value and commercial strength.

RCB, one of the most followed franchises in the IPL, has built a loyal fanbase over the years. Despite years without consistent title success, the support has only grown stronger — making it one of the most emotionally connected teams in the sport.
With new ownership, strong business backing, and global influence, this move could redefine how cricket, entertainment, and business come together.
However, as always — performances on the field will ultimately define the legacy.

[ IPL, RCB, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Aditya Birla Group, IPL franchise sale, cricket business, sports investment, Blackstone, Times Group, Bolt Ventures, Virat Kohli, IPL news, sports economy, cricket fans, RCB fans ]

#RCB
#IPL
#CricketIndia
#SportsBusiness
#ViratKohli

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sportsbusiness, rcb, viratkohli, ipl, cricketindia

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