About Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya is an Indian all-rounder who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. RCB retained him for ₹5.75 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹2 crore in 2016 (Mumbai Indians) to ₹5.75 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹75.45 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Lions on 16 April 2016, he has played 158 IPL matches, scoring 1,982 runs and taking 107 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Krunal Pandya in IPL
- IPL champion 5 times (2017, 2019, 2020, 2025, 2026): won the title with Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Highest IPL score: 86 off 37 balls against Delhi Daredevils in 2016.
- IPL fifties: 3 half-centuries.
- Best bowling: 4/45 against Mumbai Indians in 2025.
- Best bowling season: 17 wickets in 2025.
- Player of the Match: 9 awards in the IPL.
- 158 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Krunal Pandya’s Salary Compares at RCB
Krunal Pandya is the 9th highest-paid player in the 26-man RCB squad, taking about 4.6% of the team’s total player spend. The average RCB player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹5.75 crore.