The Royal Challengers Bengaluru team achieved one of the most astonishing recoveries in cricketing history. RCB transformed its image from a team that collected memes to a team that now competes for the title of most valuable franchise in cricket. RCB faced 18 years of struggle that included multiple opportunities to win which ultimately ended in defeat. The team struggled to claim the IPL championship despite having multiple world cricket superstars and a massive supporter base. The team achieved its first IPL championship title in 2025 which ended the years of frustration that followed. The entire situation changed because of that single victory. The RCB team transformed their reputation from being a team that failed to meet expectations into a brand that wins championships. The RCB team received fresh treatment from sponsors and investors plus worldwide sports organizations. The extended delay transitioned from being a disadvantage to serve as a crucial component of a successful achievement. The men’s team achieved its successful results. RCB Women’s team brought another significant accomplishment to their franchise history through their victory of the Women’s Premier League title on February 5 2026. RCB successfully completed a massive target of 204 runs which they chased during their thrilling final match against the Delhi Capitals. Smriti Mandhana led her team with an 87-run performance while experiencing high fever symptoms. Georgia Voll made a significant contribution with her outstanding 79 score. RCB became the first franchise to hold both IPL and WPL titles at the same time after they won one IPL title and two WPL trophies. The brand gained additional value and worldwide appeal through this accomplishment. Also Read | IPL 2026 RAPP Pool: Smith, Bairstow Among 1,307 Unsold Players Still Available Global Giants Line Up as RCB Valuation Soars RCB’s on-field achievements have created tremendous off-field interest. Diageo started a strategic investment review process which controls RCB through United Spirits. The complete process will finish by March 31 2026. Reports suggest that around nine parties have submitted non-binding bids to buy RCB. The franchise’s value rose after its recent success because its bids now range between $1 billion and $1.8 billion. The most lucrative bidding party appears to be the Glazer family who own Manchester United. They submitted a bid of approximately $1.8 billion through their company Lancer Capital which Avram Glazer operates. The Glazers already have a presence in cricket through their ownership of the Desert Vipers in the UAE’s ILT20 league. Many Indian and global businesses have active interest in this market. Vaccine billionaire Adar Poonawalla is reportedly backed by private equity firm TPG. The investment arm of Wipro founder Azim Premji known as Premji Invest has entered sports ownership through this acquisition. European private equity firm EQT operates as a major competitor who specializes in making investments for sports. RCB became one of the most popular teams in the IPL while also attaining one of the highest franchise values at its league inception in 2008. The recent achievements of the team brought its market value to entirely new heights. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, home ground of RCB, faces challenges about its future after last year’s deadly stampede during victory celebrations. Investor interest in RCB remains strong because people view its success as a permanent trend instead of a temporary achievement.