About Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey is an Indian batter who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR retained him for ₹75 lakh.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹1.7 crore in 2014 (Kolkata Knight Riders) to ₹75 lakh in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹59.3 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders on 29 April 2008, he has played 180 IPL matches, scoring 4,021 runs.
Notable Achievements of Manish Pandey in IPL
- IPL champion (2014): won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Highest IPL score: 114* off 73 balls against Deccan Chargers in 2009.
- IPL hundreds: 1, plus 22 fifties.
- Best batting season: 425 runs in 2020.
- Player of the Match: 6 awards in the IPL.
- 180 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Manish Pandey’s Salary Compares at KKR
Manish Pandey is the 16th highest-paid player in the 26-man KKR squad, taking about 0.7% of the team’s total player spend. The average KKR player earns about ₹4.09 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹75 lakh.