About Travis Head
Travis Head is an Australian batter who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. SRH retained him for ₹14 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹50 lakh in 2016 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) to ₹14 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹35.8 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai Indians on 20 April 2016, he has played 53 IPL matches, scoring 1,556 runs and taking 3 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Travis Head in IPL
- IPL finalist (2024): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 102 off 41 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024.
- IPL hundreds: 1, plus 10 fifties.
- Best batting season: 567 runs in 2024.
- Player of the Match: 3 awards in the IPL.
How Travis Head’s Salary Compares at SRH
Travis Head is the 4th highest-paid player in the 28-man SRH squad, taking about 11.5% of the team’s total player spend. The average SRH player earns about ₹4.33 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹14 crore.



