About Romario Shepherd
Romario Shepherd is a West Indian all-rounder who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. RCB retained him for ₹1.5 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹7.75 crore in 2022 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) to ₹1.5 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹11.75 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals on 29 March 2022, he has played 33 IPL matches, scoring 268 runs and taking 17 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Romario Shepherd in IPL
- Highest IPL score: 53* off 14 balls against Chennai Super Kings in 2025.
- Best bowling: 3/54 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2026.
- Player of the Match: 2 awards in the IPL.
How Romario Shepherd’s Salary Compares at RCB
Romario Shepherd is the 19th highest-paid player in the 26-man RCB squad, taking about 1.2% of the team’s total player spend. The average RCB player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹1.5 crore.