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The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to attract the world’s best cricketing talent with eye-popping salaries, and this year’s tournament is no exception.
Here’s a look at some of the highest-earning overseas stars in the IPL 2026 season.
Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green is among the highest earners in IPL 2026.
Known for his powerful middle-order batting, reliable seam bowling, and solid fielding, Green was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs252 million.
He will earn the top salary for an overseas player, capped at Rs180 million, making him one of the highest-paid foreign players in the tournament.
Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, known for his slingy action and deadly yorkers at the death, has earned a significant salary for IPL 2026. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs180 million, which is the exact amount he will earn for his services this season.
English all-rounder Liam Livingstone is another top earner in the IPL 2026, securing a salary of Rs130 million with Sunrisers Hyderabad. Livingstone is known for his explosive batting, powerful six-hitting ability, and useful spin bowling, making him a valuable asset in T20 cricket.
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2026, will earn Rs125 million this season.
Hazlewood has been a key figure in RCB’s bowling attack in recent years and is considered one of the most reliable overseas pacers in the IPL.
Jofra Archer, retained by Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 season, will also earn Rs125 million.
Archer, known for his pace and wicket-taking ability, is a crucial bowler in the death overs and continues to be one of the tournament’s most impactful players.
Afghan left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad, who plays for Chennai Super Kings, will earn Rs100 million in IPL 2026.
Ahmad has been a key part of CSK’s spin attack, consistently contributing with wickets during the middle overs and maintaining excellent economy rates.
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, playing for Lucknow Super Giants, will earn Rs86 million this season.
Inglis is known for his aggressive top-order batting and sharp keeping skills, providing flexibility in the squad as a reliable and dynamic all-round player.
South African all-rounder Marco Jansen, playing for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, will earn Rs70 million.
Jansen, a tall left-arm fast-bowler, is known for generating extra bounce and contributing with the bat in the lower order.
His ability to bowl in both powerplay and middle overs adds depth to the Punjab Kings squad.
