IPL is the most popular and cash-rich T20 league in the world. It always provides opportunities for youngsters to showcase their talent and level up their skills. Over the years, consistent players in the league have made a lot of money. Their salaries have only increased. Mumbai Indians is the most successful team and its skipper Rohit Sharma made the most money through the tournament. Other high earners are Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, etc.
Top 10 cricketers who made the most money in IPL
1. Rohit Sharma- 178.6 crore
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has been the highest earner in this league making a total amount of 178.6 Crore as of 2023. He played for Deccan Chargers in the first three seasons and contributed to their final win in 2009. He’s been one of the best players in the IPL so far. In 2008 he started with 3 crores which got increased to 9.2 crores in 2011. three years later, it became 12.5 crores, In 2019, the franchise retained him for 19 crores, and in this year and the following year he signed a contract with MI of 16 crores.
2. MS Dhoni- 176.84 crore
The most significant player of the Chennai Super Kings has been Dhoni, without any doubt. He started leading the team right from 2008, its inaugural season. Under him, the team lifted the Cup four times, in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021. CSK made the most expensive purchase in the first edition buying Dhoni with 6 crores. Three years later his salary was increased to 8.2 crores. In 2014 it increased to Rs. 12.5 crores. 2017 and 1018 saw him play for the same amount in Rising Pune Super Giants due to the suspension of CSK. In 2018 he was again bought by the yellow army for 15 crores. In 2022 and 2023, the franchise retained him for 12 crores.
3. Virat Kohli- 173.2 crore
Kohli has been the only player in IPL who has been associated with Royal Challengers Bangalore since its inception. He captained the team from 2012 to 2021 after which it was handed over to Faf du Plessis. Back in 2008, he was bought for 12 lakhs. In 2011, it increased to 8.2 crores and after three years it was 12.5 crores. In 2017, he had a raise and it became 17 crores. In 2022 and 2023 he was retained by the franchise for 15 crores.
4. Suresh Raina- 110 crore
Suresh Raina has been one of the finest batters that Indian ever produced. In the Indian Premier League, he was one of the great fielders. He has been instrumental in CSK’s success over the years. Unfortunately, in 2022, he remained unsold in IPL. In the very first edition, he was bought by CSK for 2.6 crores which increased to 5.9 crores in 2011. Fast forward to three years, his salary increased to 9.5 crores. IN 2016 played for Gujarat Lions for the same salary and in the next year, it increased to 12.5 crores. For the next four years, he again played for CSK for a salary of 11 crores.
5. Ravindra Jadeja- 109 crore
Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the most important all-rounders for the yellow army. Just like Dhoni and Raina he has been instrumental in CSK’s success. His IPL journey starts in 2008 when Rajasthan Royals bought him for 12 lakhs. In 2011 he was associated with Kochi Tuskers Kerela for 4.3 crores. the very next year CSK bought him for 9.2 crores. After two years his salary decreased to 5.5 crores. In 2016 he played for the same amount for Gujarat Lions but the next year his salary was increased to 9.5 crores. For 2018 to 2021 his salary was 7 crore and in 2022 and 2023, the team retained him for 16 crores.
6. Sunil Narine- 107.2 crore
The overseas player has been a part of Kolkata Knight Riders since 2012. He was bought for 3.5 crores by the franchise which increased to 9.5 crores in 2014. From 2018 to 2021 he have been paid 12.5 crores. In the past year, it came down to 6 crores and KKR retained him for the same amount in 2023. He is one of the core players of the Kolkata-based franchise.
7. AB Devilliers- 102.5 crores
The South African cricketer is one of the best players in the world. He has played for Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the tournament. In the inaugural season, Delhi Daredevils bought him for 1.2 crores. In 2009 and 2010 it became 1.4 and Rs. 1.3 crores. For the next three years, his salary looked like 5 crores, 5.5 core, and Rs. 5.8 crore. From 2014 to 2017 it was 9.5 crores. In the next four years, it was 11 crores. He retired from the game in 2021.
8. Gautam Gambhir- 94.62 crore
Gambhir started his journey with Delhi Daredevils and ended at the same time in 2018.. However, his name in IPL is attached to the brand of Kolkata Knight Riders. He served them for seven long years. Under him, they won the Cup two times in 2012 and 2014. He served Delhi Daredevils for a period of three years, from 2008 to 2011 at a remuneration of 2.9 crores. For the next three years, he was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders and his salary was 11 crores. From 2014 to 2017 it went up to 12.5 crores. In his last year, Delhi Daredevils bought him for 2.8 crores.
9. Shikhar Dhawan- 91.8 crore
One of the best batters of IPL, Dhawan was featured in eight teams of IPL. He started out his journey in the very season with 12 lakhs. In 2011 and 2012, he played for Deccan Chargers for 1.3 crores. In 2013 SRH bought him for the same amount. From 2014 to 2017 his salary rose by a good number, becoming 13.5 crores. In the next year, it came down to 5.2 crores. IN 2019, he was again transferred to Delhi Daredevils for the same amount. In 2022, he was retained by Punjab Kings for 8.2 crores.
10. Dinesh Karthik- 86.92 crores
Dinesh Karthik has a long history with IPL where he has been featured in 7 teams in total. In 2008, he was bought by Delhi Daredevils for 2.1 crores and stayed there for 2.1 crores. Punjab Kings bought him for 4.1 crores but the next two years he spent in Mumbai Indians for the same amount. In 2014, his older franchise bought him for 12.5 crores. In the following year, he was a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore for 10.5 crores. In 206 and 2017 he played for Gujarat Lions for 2.3 crores. From 2018 to 2021 he led KKR for a salary of 7.4 crores. In 2022 and 2023, he’s associated again with RCB for 5.5 crores.
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