Eshan Malinga IPL salary 2026: ₹1.2 crore with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Year-by-year IPL income, total earnings, role, batting and bowling style, IPL debut and records.
Eshan Malinga is a Sri Lankan bowler who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. SRH retained him for ₹1.2 crore.
His IPL fee has stayed at ₹1.2 crore since 2025. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹2.4 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings on 12 April 2025, he has played 22 IPL matches, scoring 7 runs and taking 33 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Eshan Malinga in IPL
Best bowling: 4/32 against Delhi Capitals in 2026.
Best bowling season: 20 wickets in 2026.
How Eshan Malinga’s Salary Compares at SRH
Eshan Malinga is the 12th highest-paid player in the 28-man SRH squad, taking about 1.0% of the team’s total player spend. The average SRH player earns about ₹4.33 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹1.2 crore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eshan Malinga's IPL salary in 2026?
Eshan Malinga earns ₹1.2 crore from Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.
How much has Eshan Malinga earned from the IPL?
Adding up his IPL contracts season by season gives about ₹2.4 crore, not counting endorsements or prize money.
Which IPL team does Eshan Malinga play for?
Eshan Malinga plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.
When did Eshan Malinga make his IPL debut?
He debuted on 12 April 2025 for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings.
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Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.
