About Rahul Tripathi
Rahul Tripathi is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹75 lakh.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹10 lakh in 2017 (Rising Pune Supergiant) to ₹75 lakh in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹37.75 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Rising Pune Supergiant against Delhi Daredevils on 11 April 2017, he has played 100 IPL matches, scoring 2,291 runs.
Notable Achievements of Rahul Tripathi in IPL
- IPL finalist (2017, 2021, 2024): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 93 off 52 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017.
- IPL fifties: 12 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 413 runs in 2022.
- Player of the Match: 4 awards in the IPL.
- 100 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Rahul Tripathi’s Salary Compares at KKR
Rahul Tripathi is the 17th 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. In 2025 he earned ₹3.4 crore with Chennai Super Kings.