About Navdeep Saini
Navdeep Saini is an Indian bowler who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR signed him as a replacement for ₹75 lakh.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹10 lakh in 2017 (Delhi Daredevils) to ₹75 lakh in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹20.65 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Chennai Super Kings on 23 March 2019, he has played 34 IPL matches, scoring 33 runs and taking 24 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Navdeep Saini in IPL
- Best bowling: 3/40 against Punjab Kings in 2023.
How Navdeep Saini’s Salary Compares at KKR
Navdeep Saini is the 19th 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.




