About Shreyas Gopal
Shreyas Gopal is an Indian bowler who plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. CSK retained him for ₹30 lakh.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹10 lakh in 2014 (Mumbai Indians) to ₹30 lakh in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹2.75 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Rajasthan Royals on 19 May 2014, he has played 52 IPL matches, scoring 180 runs and taking 52 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Shreyas Gopal in IPL
- Best bowling: 4/16 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2018.
- Best bowling season: 20 wickets in 2019.
- Player of the Match: 2 awards in the IPL.
How Shreyas Gopal’s Salary Compares at CSK
Shreyas Gopal is the 26th highest-paid player in the 29-man CSK squad, taking about 0.2% of the team’s total player spend. The average CSK player earns about ₹4.2 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹30 lakh.





