Indian Premier League season 2022 announced. The drafts and retentions completed for the remaining season. KL Rahul leads the list of highest paid IPL players in 2022. He hold contract worth $2.3m, the team of Lucknow Super Giants, who are new entrants signed him on record deal.
Auction Before Auction | The two new teams included in Indian Premier League both teams did not waste much time and take full advantage of the opportunity and signed players like KL Rahul, Rashid Khan and Hardik Pandya after spending a maximum fix budget.
Mega Auction | Auction for IPL take place on 12 February and 13 February, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Chahar and Shreyas Iyer only three players who got sold expensive and earn contracts that were challenging to the players who are signed by Franchise during the retention time period. If we only choose highest paid IPL players from sold list, Ishan Kishan leads the list.
Top Paid IPL Player Since Drafts Retention
KL Rahul
IPL Contract | $2.3m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Lucknow Super Giants
It’s the first season Lucknow Super Giants and they earn their first retain player (KL Rahul) for the base contract fee of $2.3m which makes him best paid in 2022.
Most Expensive Contract After Mega Auction 2022
Ishan Kishan
IPL Contract | $2m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Mumbai Indians
Ishan Kishan the only player who turn the franchises to spend big money in 2022, In the Mega Auction, he sold for 15.25 crore, Mumbai Indians given him top contract deal.
Overseas Top Paid IPL Contracts In 2022
Rashid Khan
IPL Contract | $2m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Gujarat Titans
Rashid Khan already shinning in PSL and now earned expensive contract in IPL. The deal with IPL team Gujarat Titans will be worth more than $2m.
- The players selection for highest paid based on offered contracts during retention and after being sold.
- Rashid Khan become the highest paid overseas player in IPL with contract worth more than $2m alongside Kane Williamson and Andre Russell.
- No extra bonuses adjusted for the players
- Cricketers contract money increased if the team managed to win IPL season, prize money 45% goes to players.
Ravindra Jadeja
IPL Contract | $2.1m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Chennai Super Kings
Jadeja may not have a successful year with bat and bowl but still IPL franchises put him on top paying radar, he hold contract deal worth of $2.1m
Rishabh Pant
IPL Contract | $2.1m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Delhi Capitals
Rishabh Pant become the part of Delhi Capitals, the Franchise retain him for another year with contract offered worth of $2.1m.
Rohit Sharma
IPL Contract | $2.1m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma recently tuned most valuable cricketers of Indian team, he become the captain of all three formats and MI retain him for another season of IPL by offering contract deal of $2.1m.
Virat Kohli
IPL Contract | $2m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore
One of the best and most promising cricketers Virat Kohli retain by the RCB for the season 2022 the contract offered to him worth of $2m which is 10% less compare to last season.
Hardik Pandya
IPL Contract | $2m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Gujarat Titans
One of the finest hitters of the modern games, Hardik Pandya retain by Gujarat Titans for 2022 season. He could not put big runs on the board due to injury but hopeful to back with a great form in IPL 2022.
Kane Williamson
IPL Contract | $1.9m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad
One of the best captains in modern day cricket, New Zealand, Batsman Kane Williamson joined the team of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the contract deal worth $1.9m
Sanju Samson
IPL Contract | $1.9m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals put their money for the Sanju Samson and retain him for another year of IPL 2022. The contract which Samson offered by the franchise will be worth of $1.9m.
Deepak Chahar
IPL Contract | $1.8m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Chennai Super Kings
Deepak Lokendrasingh Chahar, back in action he will have contract with CSK for 2022. Chahar become second most expensive player who is sold in the IPL 2022 mega auction.
Shreyas Iyer
IPL Contract | $1.6m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Kolkata Knight Riders
Iyer joined the team of KKR in 2022, the contract deal offered to Sheryas Iyer is worth of $1.6m which will end after the season 2022.
MS Dhoni
IPL Contract | $1.6m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Chennai Super Kings
Dhoni might have retired from the professional cricket but still part of IPL where he will play for Chennai Super Kings. His contract with CSK worth of $1.6m.
Andre Russell
IPL Contract | $1.6m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR look for top hitters, and they retain Andre Russell during the IPL 2022 drafts for retention. The franchise offered him contract of $1.6m for 2022.
Jasprit Bumrah
IPL Contract | $1.6m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Mumbai Indians
The leading fastest bowler of India, who previously hold contract of IPL worth of $2m or $1.8m. This year signed and retained by the team for $1.6m. Good performance in the season can bring him back to $2m category.
Glenn Maxwell
IPL Contract | $1.5m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore
Not many Australians earn big money contracts this year, Only Glen Maxwell one of them who gets contract of $1.5m with RCB team in 2022.
Liam Livingstone
IPL Contract | $1.5m
Signing Year | 2022
Team | Punjab Kings
One of the top hitters in T20 cricket, Liam Livingstone will get contract of $1.5m worth with the team of Punjab Kings in 2022.
This is the list for Highest Paid IPL Players in 2022, the list will be changed once the 2023 and 2024 drafts take place.
