Karun Nair IPL Salary 2026: ₹50 Lakh Price & Career Earnings

Karun Nair IPL Salary Year by Year

2026 Delhi Capitals ₹50 lakh
2025 Delhi Capitals ₹50 lakh
2023 Lucknow Super Giants ₹50 lakh
2022 Rajasthan Royals Not disclosed
2021 Kolkata Knight Riders ₹50 lakh
2020 Kings XI Punjab ₹5.6 crore
2019 Kings XI Punjab ₹5.6 crore
2018 Kings XI Punjab ₹5.6 crore
2017 Delhi Daredevils ₹4 crore
2016 Delhi Daredevils ₹4 crore
2015 Rajasthan Royals ₹75 lakh
2014 Rajasthan Royals ₹75 lakh

Karun Nair IPL Records

IPL matches: 86
IPL runs: 1,712average 23.5 · strike rate 131.3
Highest score: 89
Hundreds / fifties: 0 / 11
Seasons played: 112013–2026
Player of the Match awards: 3

About Karun Nair

Karun Nair is an Indian batter who plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. DC retained him for ₹50 lakh.

His IPL pay has moved from ₹75 lakh in 2014 (Rajasthan Royals) to ₹50 lakh in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹28.3 crore.

Since making his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians on 4 April 2013, he has played 86 IPL matches, scoring 1,712 runs.

Notable Achievements of Karun Nair in IPL

Highest IPL score: 89 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2025.
IPL fifties: 11 half-centuries.
Best batting season: 357 runs in 2016.
Player of the Match: 3 awards in the IPL.

How Karun Nair’s Salary Compares at DC

Karun Nair is the 21st highest-paid player in the 26-man DC squad, taking about 0.4% of the team’s total player spend. The average DC player earns about ₹4.69 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹50 lakh.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karun Nair's IPL salary in 2026?

Karun Nair earns ₹50 lakh from Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.

How much has Karun Nair earned from the IPL?

Adding up his IPL contracts season by season gives about ₹28.3 crore for the seasons with a known fee, not counting endorsements or prize money.

Which IPL team does Karun Nair play for?

Karun Nair plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.

When did Karun Nair make his IPL debut?

He debuted on 4 April 2013 for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians.

Last updated November 1, 2026. Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.