Kumar Dharmasena IPL Umpire Salary 2026: Fees & Matches

Kumar Dharmasena Match-by-Match Fees

Match / item	Fee
League match, on-field	≈ ₹3.7 lakh (Elite Panel rate)
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

Kumar Dharmasena IPL Season Earnings

Season	Matches	Estimated earnings
2026	6 on-field · 1 as TV umpire	≈ ₹24.2 lakh
2024	4 on-field · 2 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2018	7 on-field · 2 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2016	13 on-field · 2 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2015	11 on-field · 1 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2014	14 on-field · 2 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2013	13 on-field · 4 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2012	11 on-field · 3 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2011	10 on-field · 6 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2010	9 on-field · 4 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2009	6 on-field · 2 as TV umpire	Fee not published

Kumar Dharmasena IPL Umpiring Record

IPL matches officiated: 133104 on-field · 29 as TV umpire
IPL seasons: 112009–2026
Playoff matches on field: 9
IPL finals: 52013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 on the field; 2011 as TV umpire
First IPL match: 25 Apr 2009DC vs MI · Durban
Latest IPL match: 19 Apr 2026RR vs KKR · Kolkata

About Kumar Dharmasena

Kumar Dharmasena is a Sri Lankan cricket umpire, born on 24 Apr 1971. He made his IPL debut on 25 Apr 2009, standing in Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians at Kingsmead, and has officiated 133 IPL matches across 11 seasons (2009–2026): 104 as an on-field umpire and 29 as the TV umpire. He has been part of the officiating team for 5 IPL finals (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 on the field; 2011 as TV umpire). He is a member of the ICC Elite Panel, the top group of umpires who stand in Test matches and ICC events.

How Much Does Kumar Dharmasena Earn in the IPL?

In IPL 2026, Kumar Dharmasena officiated 7 matches: 6 on the field and 1 as the TV umpire. At the reported rates of about ₹3.7 lakh per on-field match for ICC Elite Panel umpires and about ₹2 lakh per match as TV umpire, that works out to roughly ₹24.2 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 Kumar Dharmasena's IPL umpire salary?

Kumar Dharmasena is estimated to have earned about ₹24.2 lakh in IPL 2026, from 6 on-field and 1 TV umpire matches at the reported fees of about ₹3.7 lakh and ₹2 lakh per match.

How many IPL matches has Kumar Dharmasena umpired?

Kumar Dharmasena has officiated 133 IPL matches: 104 on the field and 29 as TV umpire, between 2009 and 2026.

Has Kumar Dharmasena umpired an IPL final?

Yes. Kumar Dharmasena officiated in 5 IPL finals: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 on the field; 2011 as TV umpire.

Which country is Kumar Dharmasena from?

Kumar Dharmasena is from Sri Lanka and is on the ICC Elite Panel.

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