About Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram is a South African all-rounder who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. LSG retained him for ₹2 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹2.6 crore in 2022 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) to ₹2 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹11.8 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Punjab Kings against Rajasthan Royals on 21 September 2021, he has played 69 IPL matches, scoring 1,671 runs and taking 6 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Aiden Markram in IPL
- IPL finalist (2024): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 68* off 36 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022.
- IPL fifties: 10 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 445 runs in 2025.
How Aiden Markram’s Salary Compares at LSG
Aiden Markram is the 14th highest-paid player in the 26-man LSG squad, taking about 1.6% of the team’s total player spend. The average LSG player earns about ₹4.67 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹2 crore.