Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL
$5.1M
₹48.8C
Rs141.7C
Total Wage Bill
$365,562
₹3.5C
Rs10.1C
Avg Salary
14
Squad Size
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| # | Player | 2020 Salary | Age | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.6M ₹15.5C Rs45C | 33 | Bowler | |
| 2 | $776,070 ₹7.4C Rs21.5C | 41 | Wicketkeeper | |
| 3 | $608,271 ₹5.8C Rs16.8C | 31 | ||
| 4 | $419,497 ₹4C Rs11.6C | 34 | ||
| 5 | $356,573 ₹3.4C Rs9.9C | 32 | Batter | |
| 6 | $335,598 ₹3.2C Rs9.3C | 26 | Bowler | |
| 7 | $314,623 ₹3C Rs8.7C | 27 | Bowler | |
| 8 | $188,773 ₹1.8C Rs5.2C | 26 | ||
| 9 | $167,799 ₹1.6C Rs4.6C | 34 | Bowler | |
| 10 | $104,874 ₹1C Rs2.9C | 27 | Batter | |
| 11 | $83,899 ₹0.8C Rs2.3C | 28 | Batter | |
| 12 | $62,924 ₹0.6C Rs1.7C | 35 | Batter | |
| 13 | $52,437 ₹0.5C Rs1.5C | 31 | Wicketkeeper | |
| 14 | $20,974 ₹0.2C Rs0.6C | 30 | Bowler | |
| Total | $5.1M ₹48.8C Rs141.7C | |||
| Player | 2020 Salary | Age | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.6M ₹15.5C Rs45C | 33 | Bowler | |
| $776,070 ₹7.4C Rs21.5C | 41 | Wicketkeeper | |
| $608,271 ₹5.8C Rs16.8C | 31 | ||
| $419,497 ₹4C Rs11.6C | 34 | ||
| $356,573 ₹3.4C Rs9.9C | 32 | Batter | |
| $335,598 ₹3.2C Rs9.3C | 26 | Bowler | |
| $314,623 ₹3C Rs8.7C | 27 | Bowler | |
| $188,773 ₹1.8C Rs5.2C | 26 | ||
| $167,799 ₹1.6C Rs4.6C | 34 | Bowler | |
|
10
|
$104,874 ₹1C Rs2.9C | 27 | Batter |
|
11
|
$83,899 ₹0.8C Rs2.3C | 28 | Batter |
| $62,924 ₹0.6C Rs1.7C | 35 | Batter | |
|
13
|
$52,437 ₹0.5C Rs1.5C | 31 | Wicketkeeper |
| $20,974 ₹0.2C Rs0.6C | 30 | Bowler | |
| Total | $5.1M ₹48.8C Rs141.7C | ||
Kolkata Knight Riders Salary Insights
Kolkata Knight Riders's total wage bill for 2020 was $5.1M, with a squad of 14 contracted players in the IPL.
The average player salary was $365,561 per year.
Pat Cummins was the highest-paid player in the squad, earning $1.6M per year.
The squad was made up of 5 bowlers, 4 batters and 2 wicketkeepers.
The average player salary was $365,561 per year.
Pat Cummins was the highest-paid player in the squad, earning $1.6M per year.
The squad was made up of 5 bowlers, 4 batters and 2 wicketkeepers.
Team Statistics
Highest Earner
Pat Cummins
Contract Type
Seasonal
Foreign Players
4
Avg Squad Age
31.1 years
Top Earning Players
$1.6M
₹15.5C
Rs45C
$776,070
₹7.4C
Rs21.5C
$608,271
₹5.8C
Rs16.8C
$419,497
₹4C
Rs11.6C
$356,573
₹3.4C
Rs9.9C
