Richard Gleeson IPL salary 2026: ₹1.6 crore with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Year-by-year IPL income, total earnings, role, batting and bowling style, IPL debut and records.
Richard Gleeson is an English bowler who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. RCB signed him as a replacement for ₹1.6 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹50 lakh in 2024 (Chennai Super Kings) to ₹1.6 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹3.1 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings on 1 May 2024, he has played 3 IPL matches, scoring 2 runs and taking 2 wickets.
How Richard Gleeson’s Salary Compares at RCB
Richard Gleeson is the 18th highest-paid player in the 26-man RCB squad, taking about 1.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average RCB player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹1 crore with Mumbai Indians.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Gleeson's IPL salary in 2026?
Richard Gleeson earns ₹1.6 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.
How much has Richard Gleeson earned from the IPL?
Adding up his IPL contracts season by season gives about ₹3.1 crore, not counting endorsements or prize money.
Which IPL team does Richard Gleeson play for?
Richard Gleeson plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.
When did Richard Gleeson make his IPL debut?
He debuted on 1 May 2024 for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings.
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