About Sameer Rizvi
Sameer Rizvi is an Indian batter who plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. DC retained him for ₹95 lakh.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹8.4 crore in 2024 (Chennai Super Kings) to ₹95 lakh in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹10.3 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 22 March 2024, he has played 25 IPL matches, scoring 424 runs.
Notable Achievements of Sameer Rizvi in IPL
- Highest IPL score: 90 off 51 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2026.
- IPL fifties: 3 half-centuries.
- Player of the Match: 3 awards in the IPL.
How Sameer Rizvi’s Salary Compares at DC
Sameer Rizvi is the 17th highest-paid player in the 26-man DC squad, taking about 0.8% of the team’s total player spend. The average DC player earns about ₹4.69 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹95 lakh.