Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL
$4M
₹38.2C
Rs109.6C
Total Wage Bill
$305,179
₹2.9C
Rs8.4C
Avg Salary
13
Squad Size
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| # | Player | 2019 Salary | Age | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $768,540 ₹7.4C Rs21.2C | 41 | Wicketkeeper | |
| 2 | $664,683 ₹6.4C Rs18.4C | 40 | Batter | |
| 3 | $602,369 ₹5.8C Rs16.6C | 31 | ||
| 4 | $436,198 ₹4.2C Rs12C | 37 | Bowler | |
| 5 | $353,113 ₹3.4C Rs9.8C | 32 | Batter | |
| 6 | $332,341 ₹3.2C Rs9.2C | 26 | Bowler | |
| 7 | $311,570 ₹3C Rs8.6C | 27 | Bowler | |
| 8 | $186,942 ₹1.8C Rs5.2C | 26 | ||
| 9 | $166,170 ₹1.6C Rs4.6C | 35 | Bowler | |
| 10 | $83,085 ₹0.8C Rs2.3C | 28 | Batter | |
| 11 | $20,771 ₹0.2C Rs0.6C | 32 | Bowler | |
| 12 | $20,771 ₹0.2C Rs0.6C | 30 | Bowler | |
| 13 | $20,771 ₹0.2C Rs0.6C | 28 | Bowler | |
| Total | $4M ₹38.2C Rs109.6C | |||
| Player | 2019 Salary | Age | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| $768,540 ₹7.4C Rs21.2C | 41 | Wicketkeeper | |
| $664,683 ₹6.4C Rs18.4C | 40 | Batter | |
| $602,369 ₹5.8C Rs16.6C | 31 | ||
| $436,198 ₹4.2C Rs12C | 37 | Bowler | |
| $353,113 ₹3.4C Rs9.8C | 32 | Batter | |
| $332,341 ₹3.2C Rs9.2C | 26 | Bowler | |
| $311,570 ₹3C Rs8.6C | 27 | Bowler | |
| $186,942 ₹1.8C Rs5.2C | 26 | ||
| $166,170 ₹1.6C Rs4.6C | 35 | Bowler | |
|
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$83,085 ₹0.8C Rs2.3C | 28 | Batter |
| $20,771 ₹0.2C Rs0.6C | 32 | Bowler | |
| $20,771 ₹0.2C Rs0.6C | 30 | Bowler | |
| $20,771 ₹0.2C Rs0.6C | 28 | Bowler | |
| Total | $4M ₹38.2C Rs109.6C | ||
Kolkata Knight Riders Salary Insights
Kolkata Knight Riders's total wage bill for 2019 was $4M, with a squad of 13 contracted players in the IPL.
The average player salary was $305,178 per year.
Dinesh Karthik was the highest-paid player in the squad, earning $768,540 per year.
The squad was made up of 7 bowlers, 3 batters and 1 wicketkeeper.
The average player salary was $305,178 per year.
Dinesh Karthik was the highest-paid player in the squad, earning $768,540 per year.
The squad was made up of 7 bowlers, 3 batters and 1 wicketkeeper.
Team Statistics
Highest Earner
Dinesh Karthik
Contract Type
Seasonal
Foreign Players
2
Avg Squad Age
31.8 years
Top Earning Players
$768,540
₹7.4C
Rs21.2C
$664,683
₹6.4C
Rs18.4C
$602,369
₹5.8C
Rs16.6C
$436,198
₹4.2C
Rs12C
$353,113
₹3.4C
Rs9.8C
