About Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is a South African wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. SRH retained him for ₹23 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹50 lakh in 2019 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) to ₹23 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹57 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals against Chennai Super Kings on 20 April 2018, he has played 64 IPL matches, scoring 2,104 runs.
Notable Achievements of Heinrich Klaasen in IPL
- IPL finalist (2024): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 105* off 39 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2025.
- IPL hundreds: 2, plus 13 fifties.
- Best batting season: 624 runs in 2026.
- Player of the Match: 2 awards in the IPL.
- Among the highest-paid IPL players: ₹23 crore for IPL 2026.
How Heinrich Klaasen’s Salary Compares at SRH
Heinrich Klaasen is the highest-paid player in the 28-man SRH squad, taking about 19.0% of the team’s total player spend. The average SRH player earns about ₹4.33 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹23 crore.