Ajitesh Argal IPL Umpire Salary 2026: Fees & Matches

Ajitesh Argal Match-by-Match Fees

Match / item	Fee
League match, on-field	≈ ₹3 lakh
League match, TV umpire	≈ ₹2 lakh
Playoff match	≈ ₹5.3 lakh (as quoted by Anil Chaudhary)
Final	≈ ₹7 lakh (as quoted by Anil Chaudhary)
Washed-out match	Full fee is still paid

Ajitesh Argal IPL Season Earnings

Season	Matches	Estimated earnings
2026	4 on-field · 1 as TV umpire	≈ ₹14 lakh

Ajitesh Argal IPL Umpiring Record

IPL matches officiated: 54 on-field · 1 as TV umpire
IPL seasons: 12026
Playoff matches on field
IPL finals
First IPL match: 22 Apr 2026RR vs LSG · Lucknow
Latest IPL match: 23 May 2026LSG vs PBKS · Lucknow

About Ajitesh Argal

Ajitesh Argal is an Indian cricket umpire, born on 21 Sep 1988. He made his IPL debut on 22 Apr 2026, standing in Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, and has officiated 5 IPL matches across 1 season (2026): 4 as an on-field umpire and 1 as the TV umpire.

How Much Does Ajitesh Argal Earn in the IPL?

In IPL 2026, Ajitesh Argal officiated 5 matches: 4 on the field and 1 as the TV umpire. At the reported rates of about ₹3 lakh per on-field match and about ₹2 lakh per match as TV umpire, that works out to roughly ₹14 lakh for the season, before playoff bonuses, travel and daily allowances.

The BCCI pays umpires per match and does not publish its fee schedule. The fees used here are those reported in the media for IPL 2025, and match counts come from the official scorecards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ajitesh Argal's IPL umpire salary?

Ajitesh Argal is estimated to have earned about ₹14 lakh in IPL 2026, from 4 on-field and 1 TV umpire matches at the reported fees of about ₹3 lakh and ₹2 lakh per match.

How many IPL matches has Ajitesh Argal umpired?

Ajitesh Argal has officiated 5 IPL matches: 4 on the field and 1 as TV umpire, between 2026 and 2026.

Has Ajitesh Argal umpired an IPL final?

Not yet. Ajitesh Argal has not been part of the officiating team for an IPL final.

Which country is Ajitesh Argal from?

Ajitesh Argal is from India.

Last updated November 2, 2026. Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.