About Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran is a West Indian wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. LSG retained him for ₹21 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹30 lakh in 2017 (Mumbai Indians) to ₹21 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹97.65 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab against Rajasthan Royals on 25 March 2019, he has played 104 IPL matches, scoring 2,527 runs.
Notable Achievements of Nicholas Pooran in IPL
- Highest IPL score: 87* off 36 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2025.
- IPL fifties: 15 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 524 runs in 2025.
- Player of the Match: 4 awards in the IPL.
- 104 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
- Among the highest-paid IPL players: ₹21 crore for IPL 2026.
How Nicholas Pooran’s Salary Compares at LSG
Nicholas Pooran is the 2nd highest-paid player in the 26-man LSG squad, taking about 17.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average LSG player earns about ₹4.67 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹21 crore.