Khaleel Ahmed IPL Salary 2026: ₹4.8 Crore & Earnings

Khaleel Ahmed IPL Salary Year by Year

2026 Chennai Super Kings Did not play (contract ₹4.8 crore)
2025 Chennai Super Kings ₹4.8 crore
2024 Delhi Capitals ₹5.25 crore
2023 Delhi Capitals ₹5.25 crore
2022 Delhi Capitals ₹5.25 crore
2021 Sunrisers Hyderabad ₹3 crore
2020 Sunrisers Hyderabad ₹3 crore
2019 Sunrisers Hyderabad ₹3 crore
2018 Sunrisers Hyderabad ₹3 crore
2017 Delhi Daredevils ₹10 lakh
2016 Delhi Daredevils ₹10 lakh

Total IPL salary ₹37.55 crore

Khaleel Ahmed IPL Records

IPL matches: 76
IPL runs: 2average 0.4 · strike rate 22.2
Highest score: 1*
IPL wickets: 91economy 8.96
Best bowling: 3/21
Seasons played: 92018–2026
Player of the Match awards: 2

About Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed is an Indian bowler who plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. CSK retained him for ₹4.8 crore.

His IPL pay has moved from ₹10 lakh in 2016 (Delhi Daredevils) to ₹4.8 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹32.75 crore.

Since making his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders on 25 May 2018, he has played 76 IPL matches, scoring 2 runs and taking 91 wickets.

Notable Achievements of Khaleel Ahmed in IPL

Best bowling: 3/21 against Punjab Kings in 2021.
Best bowling season: 19 wickets in 2019.
Player of the Match: 2 awards in the IPL.

How Khaleel Ahmed’s Salary Compares at CSK

Khaleel Ahmed is the 8th highest-paid player in the 29-man CSK squad, taking about 3.9% of the team’s total player spend. The average CSK player earns about ₹4.2 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹4.8 crore.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Khaleel Ahmed's IPL salary in 2026?

Khaleel Ahmed earns ₹4.8 crore from Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.

How much has Khaleel Ahmed earned from the IPL?

Adding up his IPL contracts season by season gives about ₹32.75 crore for the seasons with a known fee, not counting endorsements or prize money.

Which IPL team does Khaleel Ahmed play for?

Khaleel Ahmed plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.

When did Khaleel Ahmed make his IPL debut?

He debuted on 25 May 2018 for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders.

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