About Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw is an Indian batter who plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. DC bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹75 lakh.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹1.2 crore in 2018 (Delhi Daredevils) to ₹75 lakh in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹28.55 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils against Kings XI Punjab on 23 April 2018, he has played 79 IPL matches, scoring 1,892 runs.
Notable Achievements of Prithvi Shaw in IPL
- Highest IPL score: 99 off 55 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019.
- IPL fifties: 14 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 479 runs in 2021.
- Player of the Match: 4 awards in the IPL.
How Prithvi Shaw’s Salary Compares at DC
Prithvi Shaw is the 19th highest-paid player in the 26-man DC squad, taking about 0.6% of the team’s total player spend. The average DC player earns about ₹4.69 crore in IPL 2026.


