About Vaibhav Arora
Vaibhav Arora is an Indian bowler who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR retained him for ₹1.8 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2021 (Kolkata Knight Riders) to ₹1.8 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹7 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings on 3 April 2022, he has played 43 IPL matches, scoring 10 runs and taking 47 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Vaibhav Arora in IPL
- IPL champion (2024): won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Best bowling: 3/27 against Delhi Capitals in 2024.
- Best bowling season: 17 wickets in 2025.
How Vaibhav Arora’s Salary Compares at KKR
Vaibhav Arora is the 11th highest-paid player in the 26-man KKR squad, taking about 1.7% of the team’s total player spend. The average KKR player earns about ₹4.09 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹1.8 crore.