About Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Hetmyer is a West Indian batter who plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. RR retained him for ₹11 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹4.2 crore in 2019 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) to ₹11 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹67.2 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Chennai Super Kings on 23 March 2019, he has played 94 IPL matches, scoring 1,566 runs.
Notable Achievements of Shimron Hetmyer in IPL
- IPL finalist (2020, 2022): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 75 off 47 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019.
- IPL fifties: 5 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 314 runs in 2022.
- Player of the Match: 3 awards in the IPL.
How Shimron Hetmyer’s Salary Compares at RR
Shimron Hetmyer is the 6th highest-paid player in the 26-man RR squad, taking about 9.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average RR player earns about ₹4.55 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹11 crore.