About Cooper Connolly
Cooper Connolly is an Australian all-rounder who plays for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. PBKS bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹3 crore.
IPL 2026 is his first season with a recorded IPL contract.
Since making his IPL debut for Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans on 31 March 2026, he has played 14 IPL matches, scoring 491 runs.
Notable Achievements of Cooper Connolly in IPL
- Highest IPL score: 107* off 59 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2026.
- IPL hundreds: 1, plus 2 fifties.
- Best batting season: 491 runs in 2026.
How Cooper Connolly’s Salary Compares at PBKS
Cooper Connolly is the 11th highest-paid player in the 25-man PBKS squad, taking about 2.5% of the team’s total player spend. The average PBKS player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026.