Top 10 IPL Captains with Most Instagram Followers in 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a solid platform for players to showcase their talent in the cricket field. However, the real work happens on social media when the fans engage with their favourite players through comments or reels. Moreover, the IPL captains have good Instagram followers because of their on-field performances throughout the tournament. The relationship often smoothens through social media like Instagram and Twitter, where cricketers are mostly active after their matches, posting pictures or stories. 

This way, fans come to know about their lives apart from cricket. Fans' engagement is something that the cricketers love the most apart from playing cricket. Players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been spotted several times giving autographs or taking hand-made presents from their fans, which are mostly heartwarming gestures. 

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Here are the top 10 IPL captains with most Instagram followers in 2024:

10. Sam Curran - (1.4 million)

England's star all-rounder Sam Curran was the captain of the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024. He has 1.4 million followers on Instagram. Curran is an incredible player, but he couldn't do much in the tournament since he didn't get enough support from the other players. 

Instagram handle: @samcurran58

9. Pat Cummins - (2.6 million)

One of the most dangerous captains in the history of the game, Pat Cummins, led the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024, where they qualified for the finals but lost to KKR. Cummins' Instagram followers are 2.6 million, and despite silencing the Indian crowd on November 19, 2023, he is one of the most loved people in Hyderabad. Before this season, he was a part of the KKR franchise for quite a long time.

Instagram handle: @patcummins30

8. Ruturaj Gaikwad - (4.6 million)

On number eight is Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. He has had an exceptional stint with the Super Kings starting in 2020. After MSD's retirement, he was handed over the captaincy in IPL 2024, which turned out to be a good decision for the mighty Super Kings. They finished in the fifth position in the tournament. Moreover, he has around 4.6 million Instagram followers. He will soon gain a lot of followers once he starts playing for India regularly. 

Instagram handle: @ruutu.131

7. Faf du Plessis - (5 million)

Faf Du Plessis led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2024 and helped them qualify for the playoffs. The team performed incredibly well in general as they kicked out CSK to take the fourth position in the tournament. Moreover, if we talk about Du Plessis' social media presence, he has around 5 million followers on Instagram. He posts pictures and stories regularly containing stuff revolving around his personal and professional life.

Instagram handle: @fafdup

6. Sanju Samson - (10.2 million)

Sanju Samson led Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the previous IPL season, where the team ended up beating RCB in the eliminator only to lose against SRH in the qualifier 2. Overall, the team performed well, especially Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Moreover, Samson has quite a lot of followers on Instagram, which in numbers, is 10.2 million. He is one of the most loved cricketers in the country, which justifies the fan following on social media. 

Instagram handle:@imsanjusamson

5. Shreyas Iyer - (11.5 million)

The IPPL 2024 winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, is quite famous among people, especially ladies. Plus, he's a brilliant player in general. Hence, he has around 11.5 million Instagram followers. He ended KKR's trophy drought of 10 years as they went on to lift their third trophy in the tournament. The batting was top-notch, and the bowling was outstanding throughout the tournament. The captaincy was on point, which is the best thing about the team. 

Instagram handle: @shreyasiyer96

4. Rishabh Pant - (13.8 million)

Undoubtedly, Rishabh Pant is the most loved Indian, on and off the field. People just love him for his chirpy nature and the fact that he has that never-fading smile on his face, even during hard times. He has earned a lot of fans throughout his career who have stood by him through his ups and downs. If we talk about his social media followers, he has 13.8 million followers, which keeps on growing at a rapid rate. Pant keeps on engaging with his followers via stories, which is interesting. 

Instagram handle:@rishabpant

3. Shubman Gill - (14.9 million)

Shubman Gill led the Gujarat Titans (GT) for the first time in the IPL 2024, where the team finished in the eighth position. It wasn't a brilliant performance by them, but the young captain surely has a lot of influence over the fans, as he has 14.9 million Instagram followers. Gill is a charming player and gets a lot of women's attention wherever he goes. Apart from his main page, he has a lot of fan pages on social media, which shows his craze among the youth. 

Instagram handle:@shubmangill

2. KL Rahul - (20.9 million)

The second spot is taken by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul. He is a wonderful batter who has some solid knocks in the IPL. Rahul has been consistent with scoring runs in the IPL; however, haven't won a single trophy yet. If we talk about Rahul's social media presence, he has a whopping 20.9 million followers on Instagram. He is a famous sports personality when it comes to social media, which is a good thing for the player. 

Instagram handle:@klrahul

1.Hardik Pandya - (35.5 million)

Hardik Pandya is the most famous personality in terms of social media, as he has 35.5 million Instagram followers. He is quite active on social media as he posts frequently, letting his fans have a sneak peek at his personal life. Pandya's feed is filled with pictures of his son and family members. Moreover, he is quite famous on the internet for two reasons: controversies and good cricket performance. He loves wearing fashionable clothes and flaunting his fit physique. He is currently the captain of the Mumbai Indians (MI), who finished in the last position in the points table. It was a terrible season for the five-time champions, as they could win only four matches out of 14. 

Instagram handle:@hardikpandya93

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the most followed IPL captains on Instagram

Q. Who is the most-followed IPL captain on Instagram?

A. Hardik Pandya is the most followed IPL captain on Instagram.

Q. Why are Instagram followers important for IPL captains?

A. Because of branding for the franchises. 

Q. How do Instagram followers impact IPL teams?

A. Get better fan engagement and reach a wider audience.

Q. Which other IPL captains have high Instagram followers?

A. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill have the most Instagram followers after Pandya. 

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Updated: October 29, 2024