Mukesh Kumar IPL salary 2026: ₹8 crore with Delhi Capitals. Year-by-year IPL income, total earnings, role, batting and bowling style, IPL debut and records.
Mukesh Kumar is an Indian bowler who plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. DC retained him for ₹8 crore.
His IPL fee has stayed at ₹8 crore since 2025. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹16 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants on 1 April 2023, he has played 42 IPL matches, scoring 10 runs and taking 42 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Mukesh Kumar in IPL
Best bowling: 4/33 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025.
Best bowling season: 17 wickets in 2024.
How Mukesh Kumar’s Salary Compares at DC
Mukesh Kumar is the 8th highest-paid player in the 26-man DC squad, taking about 6.6% of the team’s total player spend. The average DC player earns about ₹4.69 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹8 crore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mukesh Kumar's IPL salary in 2026?
Mukesh Kumar earns ₹8 crore from Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.
How much has Mukesh Kumar earned from the IPL?
Adding up his IPL contracts season by season gives about ₹16 crore, not counting endorsements or prize money.
Which IPL team does Mukesh Kumar play for?
Mukesh Kumar plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.
When did Mukesh Kumar make his IPL debut?
He debuted on 1 April 2023 for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants.
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Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.
