About Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. SRH retained him for ₹11.25 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹35 lakh in 2016 (Gujarat Lions) to ₹11.25 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹93.75 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Gujarat Lions against Kings XI Punjab on 11 April 2016, he has played 134 IPL matches, scoring 3,600 runs.
Notable Achievements of Ishan Kishan in IPL
- IPL champion 2 times (2019, 2020): won the title with Mumbai Indians.
- Highest IPL score: 106* off 47 balls against Rajasthan Royals in 2025.
- IPL hundreds: 1, plus 23 fifties.
- Best batting season: 602 runs in 2026.
- Player of the Match: 9 awards in the IPL.
- 134 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Ishan Kishan’s Salary Compares at SRH
Ishan Kishan is the 6th highest-paid player in the 28-man SRH squad, taking about 9.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average SRH player earns about ₹4.33 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹11.25 crore.