About Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy is an Indian bowler who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR retained him for ₹12 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹4 crore in 2020 (Kolkata Knight Riders) to ₹12 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹56 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab against Kolkata Knight Riders on 27 March 2019, he has played 94 IPL matches, scoring 31 runs and taking 111 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Varun Chakravarthy in IPL
- IPL champion (2024): won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Best bowling: 5/20 against Delhi Capitals in 2020.
- Five-wicket hauls: 1 in the IPL.
- Best bowling season: 21 wickets in 2024.
- Player of the Match: 8 awards in the IPL.
How Varun Chakravarthy’s Salary Compares at KKR
Varun Chakravarthy is the 5th highest-paid player in the 26-man KKR squad, taking about 11.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average KKR player earns about ₹4.09 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹12 crore.