How much do the IPL captains earn? Find it out

Indian Premier League 2024 is going on in full swing. Till now, 21 matches have been played so far, and every player is giving their best in matches. This year, we have witnessed new captains in this league.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has witnessed several changes in captaincy. Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired the second highest-priced player, Pat Cummins, and appointed him as their skipper. He now holds the distinction of being the highest-paid IPL captain in both IPL history and IPL 2024. While the hype about IPL and the amount that every player receives is making the rounds, do you know how much the captains of IPL 2024 are getting? In this article, we delve into the salaries of IPL 2024 captains.

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Salary of all the 10 Captains in IPL 2024:-

1. Pat Cummins – Sunrisers Hyderabad: ₹20.5 crores

Pat Cummins, renowned for his exceptional performance in international cricket, assumed the captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad, making him the highest-paid captain in IPL 2024. The franchise, owned by Kalanithi Maran of the SUN Group, invested a substantial ₹20.50 crores to secure Cummins’ leadership. His performance as Captain was not as expected, but his team is at 5 positions with 4 points, and he now has 5 wickets as a bowler.

2. KL Rahul – Lucknow Super Giants: ₹17 crores

KL Rahul’s return to leading Lucknow Super Giants after recovering from injury garnered attention. Despite setbacks, Rahul’s leadership skills and batting prowess earned him a salary of ₹17 crores, reflecting the franchise’s confidence in his ability to steer the team to success. For now, LSG have played 4 matches and won 3 matches. However, Rahul’s performance is not as good as expected; he has scored 126 runs in 4 matches.

3. Rishabh Pant – Delhi Capitals: ₹16 crores

Delhi Capitals welcomed back star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, whose return after a near-fatal accident injected renewed optimism into the team. Pant’s comeback to competitive cricket follows a near-fatal vehicle accident in December 2022, almost 16 months ago. Pant’s resilience and talent prompted the franchise to invest ₹16 crores in securing his services. For now, Delhi have played 5 matches but has won one match. However, Pant’s performance is as good as expected; he has scored 153 runs in 5 matches.

4. Hardik Pandya – Mumbai Indians: ₹15 crores

Mumbai Indians entrusted the leadership reins to Hardik Pandya, who returned to the franchise after a stint with Gujarat Titans. Pandya’s dynamic presence and leadership qualities warranted a salary of ₹15 crores, reflecting Mumbai Indians’ faith in his capabilities. Under his captaincy, Mumbai Indians are going with disastrous performances. In the first four matches, MI has just won one match. However, Hardik’s performance wasn’t as good as MI fans were expecting. He has scored 108 runs and bagged only one wicket.

5. Sanju Samson – Rajasthan Royals: ₹14 crores

Sanju Samson’s elevation to the captaincy of Rajasthan Royals marked a significant milestone in his career. His consistent performances and leadership qualities earned him a salary of ₹14 crores, underscoring the franchise’s belief in his ability to lead from the front. As the owner of the RR and fans expected, their team is performing so well under the leadership of Sanju. RR has played 4 matches and won all of them and is standing at the top of the table. Talking about Sanju’s performance, he has scored 178 runs with an outstanding average of 59.33.

6. Shreyas Iyer – Kolkata Knight Riders: ₹12.25 crores

Shreyas Iyer’s inclusion in Kolkata Knight Riders’ squad brought attention to his fitness concerns. After consulting with the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore, Iyer sought guidance from a spine specialist in Mumbai. Following the assessment, the doctor cleared him to play, emphasizing the need for caution when extending his Leg. Despite challenges, Iyer’s talent and determination earned him a salary of ₹12.25 crores, reflecting the franchise’s confidence in his ability to overcome obstacles. Iyer’s performance from the bat wasn’t too good for now, but his team has performed really well. KKR has 6 points in 3 matches, and they are in second position on the point table.

7. Shikhar Dhawan – Punjab Kings: ₹8.25 crores

Shikhar Dhawan’s captaincy stint with Punjab Kings highlighted his extensive IPL experience. Throughout his IPL career, Dhawan has represented four franchises before transitioning to Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2022. His leadership acumen and batting prowess warranted a salary of ₹8.25 crores, demonstrating Punjab Kings’ trust in his ability to lead the team effectively. Under his leadership, PBKS has performed well. For now, in four matches, they are in sixth position with 4 points in 4 matches. However, Dhawan scored 138 runs with the bat.

8. Shubman Gill – Gujarat Titans: ₹8 crores

Shubman Gill’s appointment as captain of Gujarat Titans showcased the franchise’s confidence in his potential. Despite the departure of Hardik Pandya, Gill’s leadership skills and cricketing talent warranted a salary of ₹8 crores, emphasizing his importance to the team’s success. The 24-year-old cricketer assumes this leadership role on the heels of his impressive performance with the Titans, marking a significant step forward in his journey. Under the new skipper, GT have performed well for now, won two matches from the 5 they have played and standing in seventh position in the IPL points table.

9. Faf du Plessis – Royal Challengers Bangalore: ₹7 crores

Faf du Plessis’ captaincy role with Royal Challengers Bangalore underscored his experience and leadership qualities. Having proven himself a reliable and consistent performer in previous seasons, du Plessis emerged as the ideal candidate to lead the team. His tactical awareness and calm demeanor prompted the franchise to invest ₹7 crores in securing his services, recognizing his value to the team. But the poor form of RCB is still going on this season; they have played 5 matches and only won one of them. RCB is standing in 9th place with just two points.

10. Ruturaj Gaikwad – Chennai Super Kings: 6 Crores

After Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave up the captaincy of the Chennai Super Kings, the reins of the franchise are now with Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is named as the new captain. Gaikwad became the fourth captain to take charge of CSK. Before this, apart from Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina took command of the team. Gaikwad was retained by Chennai in the year 2022 for Rs 6 crore. Ruturaj has had an inconsistent start in the four outings with no half-century. This year, the opener’s strike rate has dipped alarmingly to 118.91 from 147.5 in 2023. He hasn’t performed as expected and just added 88 runs in four matches, while CSK is standing in fourth position with 4 points in 4 matches.