- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:24 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Richest Cricket Leagues In The World In 2025: Cricket has emerged as one of the most profitable sports in the world, with multiple leagues making millions of dollars from sponsorships, television rights, and ticket sales. In recent years, several cricket leagues have ruled the world market, with the most lucrative and well-liked cricket. The Tata Indian Premier League (IPL), which was established in 2008 by the BCCI, has attracted attention globally. World-class players from all over the world are drawn to the IPL because it offers huge brand endorsements and high salaries.
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In addition to the IPL, other leagues have seen notable financial success, such as the Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, the International League T20 (ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates and The Hundred in England. These leagues provide high entertainment value, competitive cricket and reliable revenue streams from sponsorship agreements and television rights. Both the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have improved their financial standing by drawing well-known players and viewers from around the world.
Top 10 Richest Cricket Leagues In The World And Their Net Worth
Richest Cricket Leagues in the world (Image: Instagram)
Additionally, newer leagues like SA20 in South Africa and Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA are expanding quickly, attracting new investment and broadening the sport's global appeal. These leagues help cricket expand overall, increasing its commercialisation and financial rewards.
Here is the list of the top 10 richest cricket leagues Worldwide and their approximate net worth.
| Rank | Richest Cricket League | Country | Administrator | Start Year | Net Worth |
| 1. | Indian Premier League (IPL) | India | BCCI | 2008 | $11 billion |
| 2. | ILT20 | UAE | Emirates Cricket Board | 2023 | $15 million |
| 3. | SA20 | South Africa | Cricket South Africa | 2023 | $12.5 million |
| 4. | Big Bash League (BBL) | Australia | Cricket Australia | 2011 | $10 million |
| 5. | The Hundred | England | England and Wales Cricket Board | 2021 | $9 million |
| 6. | Major Cricket League | USA | American Cricket Enterprises | 2023 | $6.9 million |
| 7. | Pakistan Super League (PSL) | Pakistan | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) | 2016 | $5.7 million |
| 8. | Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) | Bangladesh | Bangladesh Cricket Board | 2012 | $4.8 million |
| 9. | Carribean Premier League (CPL) | West Indies | Cricket West Indies | 2013 | $4.6 million |
| 10. | Lanka Premier League | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Cricket | 2020 | $3 million |
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