There is always something special about watching Royal Challengers Bengaluru play in the Indian Premier League. Whether it’s the big stars, the loud fanbase or just the drama on the field, people love tuning in to their TV screens on or turn up at the stadiums in large numbers.
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This season, it has been no different. As per the numbers from JioHotstar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all over the top-viewed match list.
They have been in some of the most-watched games this year which is making many wonder- are they the most popular team of IPL 2025?
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Which IPL 2025 matches got the highest views?
Looking at the viewership charts, RCB have dominated like no other. Here's a breakdown of the five most-watched matches:
- RCB vs KKR – 41.7 crore
- RCB vs CSK – 37.4 crore
- RCB vs MI – 34.7 crore
- RCB vs CSK – 34.6 crore
- CSK vs MI - 30.9 crore
- RCB vs PBKS – 28.8 crore
- SRH vs RR - 28.6 crore
- RCB vs RR - 27.9 crore
That’s six out of eight games featuring RCB. Their matches have clearly pulled massive numbers, no matter the opponent.
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Why are RCB games being watched so much?
RCB’s popularity has been building for years, but this season they’ve really clicked with fans. One reason is obvious- Virat Kohli.
Kohli is the one who packs the stadium with the fans who want to see him. He generates big business for the stakeholders involved. He is a magnet for attention. His knock of 59* in the first game against KKR helped set the tone.
RCB have really stepped up this season. Out of 11 games, they have managed to win 8 and have kept the momentum going.
Their matches have been full of excitement, with quite a few going down to the wire. That is the kind of stuff fans enjoy the most. With the way things are going, it feels RCB are the most popular team in IPL 2025.