About Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur is an Indian bowler who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. MI traded for him for ₹2 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2014 (Kings XI Punjab) to ₹2 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹40.5 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab against Delhi Daredevils on 1 May 2015, he has played 114 IPL matches, scoring 349 runs and taking 119 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Shardul Thakur in IPL
- IPL champion 2 times (2018, 2021): won the title with Chennai Super Kings.
- Highest IPL score: 68 off 29 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023.
- Best bowling: 4/34 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025.
- Best bowling season: 21 wickets in 2021.
- Player of the Match: 4 awards in the IPL.
- 114 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Shardul Thakur’s Salary Compares at MI
Shardul Thakur is the 12th highest-paid player in the 29-man MI squad, taking about 1.6% of the team’s total player spend. The average MI player earns about ₹4.36 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹2 crore with Lucknow Super Giants.