Kartik Sharma IPL salary 2026: ₹14.2 crore with Chennai Super Kings. Year-by-year IPL income, total earnings, role, batting and bowling style, IPL debut and records.
Kartik Sharma is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. CSK bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹14.2 crore.
IPL 2026 is his first season with a recorded IPL contract.
Since making his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals on 30 March 2026, he has played 11 IPL matches, scoring 295 runs.
Notable Achievements of Kartik Sharma in IPL
Highest IPL score: 71 off 42 balls against Lucknow Super Giants in 2026.
How Kartik Sharma’s Salary Compares at CSK
Kartik Sharma is the 3rd highest-paid player in the 29-man CSK squad, taking about 11.7% of the team’s total player spend. The average CSK player earns about ₹4.2 crore in IPL 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kartik Sharma's IPL salary in 2026?
Kartik Sharma earns ₹14.2 crore from Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.
Which IPL team does Kartik Sharma play for?
Kartik Sharma plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.
When did Kartik Sharma make his IPL debut?
He debuted on 30 March 2026 for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals.
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Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.
