Matthew Short IPL salary 2026: ₹1.5 crore with Chennai Super Kings. Year-by-year IPL income, total earnings, role, batting and bowling style, IPL debut and records.
Matthew Short is an Australian all-rounder who plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. CSK bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹1.5 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2023 (Punjab Kings) to ₹1.5 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹1.7 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Punjab Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 9 April 2023, he has played 9 IPL matches, scoring 177 runs.
How Matthew Short’s Salary Compares at CSK
Matthew Short is the 15th highest-paid player in the 29-man CSK squad, taking about 1.2% of the team’s total player spend. The average CSK player earns about ₹4.2 crore in IPL 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matthew Short's IPL salary in 2026?
Matthew Short earns ₹1.5 crore from Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.
How much has Matthew Short earned from the IPL?
Adding up his IPL contracts season by season gives about ₹1.7 crore, not counting endorsements or prize money.
Which IPL team does Matthew Short play for?
Matthew Short plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.
When did Matthew Short make his IPL debut?
He debuted on 9 April 2023 for Punjab Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.
