About Nehal Wadhera
Nehal Wadhera is an Indian batter who plays for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. PBKS retained him for ₹4.2 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2024 (Mumbai Indians) to ₹4.2 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹8.6 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 2 April 2023, he has played 45 IPL matches, scoring 784 runs.
Notable Achievements of Nehal Wadhera in IPL
- IPL finalist (2025): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 70 off 37 balls against Rajasthan Royals in 2025.
- IPL fifties: 4 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 369 runs in 2025.
How Nehal Wadhera’s Salary Compares at PBKS
Nehal Wadhera is the 8th highest-paid player in the 25-man PBKS squad, taking about 3.5% of the team’s total player spend. The average PBKS player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹4.2 crore.