About Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is an Australian all-rounder who plays for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. PBKS retained him for ₹11 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹25 lakh in 2015 (Delhi Daredevils) to ₹11 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹69.95 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab against Gujarat Lions on 11 April 2016, he has played 123 IPL matches, scoring 2,242 runs and taking 46 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Marcus Stoinis in IPL
- IPL finalist (2020, 2025): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 124* off 63 balls against Chennai Super Kings in 2024.
- IPL hundreds: 1, plus 10 fifties.
- Best batting season: 408 runs in 2023.
- Best bowling: 4/15 against Mumbai Indians in 2016.
- Best bowling season: 13 wickets in 2020.
- Player of the Match: 9 awards in the IPL.
- 123 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Marcus Stoinis’ Salary Compares at PBKS
Marcus Stoinis is the 4th highest-paid player in the 25-man PBKS squad, taking about 9.1% of the team’s total player spend. The average PBKS player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹11 crore.