About Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer is an Indian batter who plays for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. PBKS retained him for ₹26.75 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹2.6 crore in 2015 (Delhi Daredevils) to ₹26.75 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹106.8 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils against Chennai Super Kings on 9 April 2015, he has played 147 IPL matches, scoring 4,233 runs.
Notable Achievements of Shreyas Iyer in IPL
- IPL champion (2024): won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Highest IPL score: 101* off 51 balls against Lucknow Super Giants in 2026.
- IPL hundreds: 1, plus 32 fifties.
- Best batting season: 604 runs in 2025.
- Player of the Match: 11 awards in the IPL.
- 147 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
- Among the highest-paid IPL players: ₹26.75 crore for IPL 2026.
How Shreyas Iyer’s Salary Compares at PBKS
Shreyas Iyer is the highest-paid player in the 25-man PBKS squad, taking about 22.0% of the team’s total player spend. The average PBKS player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹26.75 crore.