Matheesha Pathirana IPL Salary 2026: ₹18 Crore & Earnings

Matheesha Pathirana IPL Salary Year by Year

2026 Kolkata Knight Riders Did not play (contract ₹18 crore)
2025 Chennai Super Kings ₹13 crore
2024 Chennai Super Kings Did not play (contract ₹20 lakh)
2023 Chennai Super Kings ₹20 lakh
2022 Chennai Super Kings ₹20 lakh

Total IPL salary ₹31.6 crore

Matheesha Pathirana IPL Records

IPL matches: 33
IPL wickets: 47economy 8.66
Best bowling: 4/28
Seasons played: 52022–2026
Player of the Match awards: 2
4-wicket / 5-wicket hauls: 1 / 0

About Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesha Pathirana is a Sri Lankan bowler who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹18 crore.

His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2022 (Chennai Super Kings) to ₹18 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹13.4 crore.

Since making his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Gujarat Titans on 15 May 2022, he has played 33 IPL matches, taking 47 wickets.

Notable Achievements of Matheesha Pathirana in IPL

IPL champion (2023): won the title with Chennai Super Kings.
Best bowling: 4/28 against Mumbai Indians in 2024.
Best bowling season: 19 wickets in 2023.
Player of the Match: 2 awards in the IPL.

How Matheesha Pathirana’s Salary Compares at KKR

Matheesha Pathirana is the 2nd highest-paid player in the 26-man KKR squad, taking about 16.9% of the team’s total player spend. The average KKR player earns about ₹4.09 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹13 crore with Chennai Super Kings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matheesha Pathirana's IPL salary in 2026?

Matheesha Pathirana earns ₹18 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026.

How much has Matheesha Pathirana earned from the IPL?

Adding up his IPL contracts season by season gives about ₹13.4 crore for the seasons with a known fee, not counting endorsements or prize money.

Which IPL team does Matheesha Pathirana play for?

Matheesha Pathirana plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026.

When did Matheesha Pathirana make his IPL debut?

He debuted on 15 May 2022 for Chennai Super Kings against Gujarat Titans.

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