Shahbaz Ahmed IPL salary 2026: ₹2.4 crore with Lucknow Super Giants. Year-by-year IPL income, total earnings, role, batting and bowling style, IPL debut and records.
Shahbaz Ahmed is an Indian bowler who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. LSG retained him for ₹2.4 crore.
His IPL fee has stayed at ₹2.4 crore since 2025. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹4.8 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Rajasthan Royals on 17 October 2020, he has played 63 IPL matches, scoring 603 runs and taking 27 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Shahbaz Ahmed in IPL
IPL finalist (2024): played in the final.
Highest IPL score: 59* off 29 balls against Delhi Capitals in 2024.
Best bowling: 3/7 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2021.
How Shahbaz Ahmed’s Salary Compares at LSG
Shahbaz Ahmed is the 12th highest-paid player in the 26-man LSG squad, taking about 2.0% of the team’s total player spend. The average LSG player earns about ₹4.67 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹2.4 crore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shahbaz Ahmed's IPL salary in 2026?
Shahbaz Ahmed earns ₹2.4 crore from Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
How much has Shahbaz Ahmed earned from the IPL?
Adding up his IPL contracts season by season gives about ₹4.8 crore, not counting endorsements or prize money.
Which IPL team does Shahbaz Ahmed play for?
Shahbaz Ahmed plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
When did Shahbaz Ahmed make his IPL debut?
He debuted on 17 October 2020 for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Rajasthan Royals.
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Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.
