Before the playoff matches begin, Royal Challengers Bangalore has received great news. The team has achieved a milestone that no other team has reached yet. RCB, still waiting for its first IPL title, is currently in third place on the points table. Its next league match is against Lucknow Super Giants on 27 May. RCB will aim to reach the top of the table by winning this match, but even before that, it has already left all the other teams behind in one area. Royal Challengers Bangalore now has the highest number of fans among all the IPL teams.

Royal Challengers Bangalore now has 20 million followers on Instagram, making it the most followed IPL team on this social media platform. Even though RCB has never won an IPL title, the team's fan base continues to grow. The franchise often refers to its loyal supporters as the “12th Fan Army,” and a post was also shared from their official Instagram handle to celebrate this milestone.

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Chennai Super Kings is currently behind RCB with 18.6 million followers, while Mumbai Indians is at number three with 18 million followers. Despite strong histories and titles, both MI and CSK are trailing RCB in fan following this season. While Mumbai is still in the playoff race, Chennai's journey has ended this season.

 

 

 

 

 

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RCB, still chasing their first IPL trophy, has performed well this year. Out of 13 matches played, the team has won 8, lost 4, and one match was cancelled due to rain. With 17 points, RCB is placed third in the points table. Their next match is against Lucknow Super Giants on 27 May, and with a win, they could move to the top. This season could finally be RCB's chance to lift the long-awaited IPL trophy.