Russell Tiffin IPL Umpire: Salary, Matches & Finals

Russell Tiffin IPL Season Earnings

Season	Matches	Estimated earnings
2011	10 on-field · 4 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2010	9 on-field · 5 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2009	6 on-field · 3 as TV umpire	Fee not published
2008	5 on-field · 1 as TV umpire	Fee not published

Russell Tiffin IPL Umpiring Record

IPL matches officiated: 4330 on-field · 13 as TV umpire
IPL seasons: 42008–2011
Playoff matches on field: 2
IPL finals
First IPL match: 19 Apr 2008KXIP vs CSK · Chandigarh
Last IPL match: 21 May 2011DD vs PWI · Delhi

About Russell Tiffin

Russell Tiffin is a Zimbabwean cricket umpire, born on 4 Jun 1959. He made his IPL debut on 19 Apr 2008, as TV umpire for Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, and has officiated 43 IPL matches across 4 seasons (2008–2011): 30 as an on-field umpire and 13 as the TV umpire. He has stood on the field in 2 IPL playoff matches. He was a member of the ICC Elite Panel from 2002 to 2004.

How Much Does Russell Tiffin Earn in the IPL?

Russell Tiffin’s last IPL season was 2011. 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 Russell Tiffin still an IPL umpire?

No. Russell Tiffin last officiated in the IPL in 2011, after 43 matches across 4 seasons.

How many IPL matches has Russell Tiffin umpired?

Russell Tiffin has officiated 43 IPL matches: 30 on the field and 13 as TV umpire, between 2008 and 2011.

Has Russell Tiffin umpired an IPL final?

Not yet. Russell Tiffin has not been part of the officiating team for an IPL final.

Which country is Russell Tiffin from?

Russell Tiffin is from Zimbabwe.

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