About Yash Thakur
Yash Thakur is an Indian bowler who plays for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. PBKS retained him for ₹1.6 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹45 lakh in 2023 (Lucknow Super Giants) to ₹1.6 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹4.1 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Chennai Super Kings on 3 April 2023, he has played 22 IPL matches, taking 27 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Yash Thakur in IPL
- Best bowling: 5/30 against Gujarat Titans in 2024.
- Five-wicket hauls: 1 in the IPL.
- Best bowling season: 13 wickets in 2023.
How Yash Thakur’s Salary Compares at PBKS
Yash Thakur is the 16th highest-paid player in the 25-man PBKS squad, taking about 1.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average PBKS player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹1.6 crore.