About Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is an Indian batter who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. SRH retained him for ₹14 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹55 lakh in 2018 (Delhi Daredevils) to ₹14 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹30.2 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 12 May 2018, he has played 92 IPL matches, scoring 2,379 runs and taking 11 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Abhishek Sharma in IPL
- IPL finalist (2024): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings in 2025.
- IPL hundreds: 2, plus 13 fifties.
- Best batting season: 563 runs in 2026.
- Player of the Match: 7 awards in the IPL.
How Abhishek Sharma’s Salary Compares at SRH
Abhishek Sharma is the 3rd highest-paid player in the 28-man SRH squad, taking about 11.5% of the team’s total player spend. The average SRH player earns about ₹4.33 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹14 crore.