Chennai Super Kings Have Biggest Fan Base of All Teams on Facebook
Although all teams are supported by their home states, Facebook releases data which shows that in states that do not have a team in IPL 2015, Chennai Super Kings are the overwhelming favourites.
Facebook has released a fandom map, which shows the most-liked teams on the social networking site across all Indian states and districts. (Complete coverage of IPL 2015)
Facebook has mapped the fans of each of the eight IPL teams across India.
The map shows that every team is the most supported team in their home states. But in states that do not have a team, the Chennai Super Kings dominate. The Super Kings have also garnered maximum likes on Facebook. (Also read: Why Chennai could be in trouble in first qualifier)
Interestingly, more people in Delhi like the Super Kings than their home team. In fact, the Daredevils do not have a plurality of fans in an Indian district, while in Gurgaon, the Mumbai Indians are the most popular among Facebook fans.
Since the IPL season began, Facebook has seen millions of people getting engage with their favourite teams, players, and with their friends around IPL content.