Aleem Dar IPL umpire career, 48 matches from 2008–2014, and what IPL umpires earn today.
Former ICC Elite Panel (2004–2023)
Pakistani
IPL matches officiated48 matches38 on-field, 10 as TV umpire
Aleem Dar IPL Season Earnings
Season
Matches
Estimated earnings
2014
6 on-field · 1 as TV umpire
Fee not published
2013
11 on-field · 2 as TV umpire
Fee not published
2012
7 on-field · 3 as TV umpire
Fee not published
2011
9 on-field · 2 as TV umpire
Fee not published
2008
5 on-field · 2 as TV umpire
Fee not published
Aleem Dar IPL Umpiring Record
IPL matches officiated
4838 on-field · 10 as TV umpire
IPL seasons
52008–2014
Playoff matches on field
IPL finals
First IPL match
19 Apr 2008DD vs RR · Delhi
Last IPL match
29 Apr 2014KKR vs RR · Abu Dhabi
About Aleem Dar
Aleem Dar is a Pakistani cricket umpire, born on 6 Jun 1968. He made his IPL debut on 19 Apr 2008, standing in Delhi Daredevils vs Rajasthan Royals at Feroz Shah Kotla, and has officiated 48 IPL matches across 5 seasons (2008–2014): 38 as an on-field umpire and 10 as the TV umpire. He was a member of the ICC Elite Panel from 2004 to 2023.
How Much Does Aleem Dar Earn in the IPL?
Aleem Dar’s last IPL season was 2014. The BCCI did not publish umpire fees for the seasons he worked, so this page does not estimate his past earnings. Today, IPL on-field umpires are reported to earn about ₹3 lakh per match (about ₹3.7 lakh for ICC Elite Panel umpires) and TV umpires about ₹2 lakh, and former umpire Anil Chaudhary has said an average umpire earns ₹45–50 lakh over a season.
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
Is Aleem Dar still an IPL umpire?
No. Aleem Dar last officiated in the IPL in 2014, after 48 matches across 5 seasons.
How many IPL matches has Aleem Dar umpired?
Aleem Dar has officiated 48 IPL matches: 38 on the field and 10 as TV umpire, between 2008 and 2014.
Has Aleem Dar umpired an IPL final?
Not yet. Aleem Dar has not been part of the officiating team for an IPL final.
Which country is Aleem Dar from?
Aleem Dar is from Pakistan.
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Figures come from IPL auction and retention lists, BCCI announcements and published media reports; estimates are marked as such.