About Tim Seifert
Tim Seifert is a New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹1.5 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹50 lakh in 2021 (Kolkata Knight Riders) to ₹1.5 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹4 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders against Punjab Kings on 1 October 2021, he has played 6 IPL matches, scoring 45 runs.
How Tim Seifert’s Salary Compares at KKR
Tim Seifert is the 14th highest-paid player in the 26-man KKR squad, taking about 1.4% of the team’s total player spend. The average KKR player earns about ₹4.09 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹2 crore with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.



