About Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian batter who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. MI retained him for ₹16.35 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹70 lakh in 2014 (Kolkata Knight Riders) to ₹16.35 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹64.3 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Pune Warriors on 6 April 2012, he has played 179 IPL matches, scoring 4,581 runs.
Notable Achievements of Suryakumar Yadav in IPL
- IPL champion 3 times (2014, 2019, 2020): won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.
- Highest IPL score: 103* off 49 balls against Gujarat Titans in 2023.
- IPL hundreds: 2, plus 31 fifties.
- Best batting season: 717 runs in 2025.
- Player of the Match: 10 awards in the IPL.
- 179 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Suryakumar Yadav’s Salary Compares at MI
Suryakumar Yadav is the 2nd highest-paid player in the 29-man MI squad, taking about 12.9% of the team’s total player spend. The average MI player earns about ₹4.36 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹16.35 crore.