The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 concluded with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lifting the trophy for the third time in the tournament. On the other hand, five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) endured their worst season, finishing at the bottom of the points table. Despite their dismal performance, MI have the most loyal fans, making them one of the most loved teams on social media, along with the Rajasthan Royals.
Mumbai were the most talked-about team on social media after the franchise sacked their five-time champion captain Rohit Sharma and replaced him with former Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya. Fans are deeply attached to their team, and each move and decision affects them personally.
Mumbai Indians love talked about team in social media
Sprinklr has compiled a list of some of the most intriguing social media trends surrounding the Indian Premier League that have emerged since the opening match on March 22, 2024.
Mumbai Indians have received 37.6K mentions online, making them the most talked about team.
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Rajasthan Royals win hearts
With 36.3K mentions, the Rajasthan Royals come in second. The Royals’ journey fell just short of securing their place in the finals, but they still received a great deal of support from fans around the nation after eliminating the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the playoffs and ultimately losing to the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Most Popular player on social media
As everyone anticipated that MS Dhoni would play his last season in the IPL, fans showered love with each ball he played in the tournament. Whenever he came to bat, social media went crazy with appreciation and love. MS Dhoni was the most favorite player, with over 86K mentions, followed by Virat Kohli with 77.9K mentions.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins was also featured as one of the most talked-about players, with 15K online mentions.
