Rising Pune Supergiant

Rising Pune Supergiant was a professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Pune, India, that competed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during 2016 and 2017. Formed after the suspension of the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, the team aimed to attract top cricket talent and provide exciting matches. They featured a mix of experienced players and emerging talent, and their performance varied over the two seasons. The franchise was managed by the Global Cricket Corporation and represented the city of Pune, contributing to India's vibrant cricket scene before being disbanded in 2018 following the IPL’s return of the original teams.