Hardik Pandya has secured a major salary increase ahead of IPL 2027 after moving to Punjab Kings through a trade deal. The all-rounder will earn INR 18 crore for the upcoming season. This will be the highest IPL salary of his career so far.
The move also marks Hardik’s third franchise in the tournament. He started his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians in 2015. He later joined Gujarat Titans in 2022 before returning to MI in 2024.
Hardik’s IPL salary has increased significantly over the years. He began his career with a contract worth just INR 10 lakh per season. Mumbai Indians signed him at that price for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons.
His performances helped him become one of the most valuable all-rounders in the competition. As a result, his salary increased to INR 11 crore ahead of IPL 2018. He continued earning the same amount for four seasons until 2021.
Hardik Pandya’s IPL Salary Increased With Every Franchise Move
Ahead of IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans signed Hardik for INR 15 crore. He was also appointed as the franchise’s captain. The all-rounder played an important role in their title-winning campaign in their debut season. He continued with GT for the 2023 season at the same salary.
Hardik returned to Mumbai Indians through a trade ahead of IPL 2024. His salary remained INR 15 crore for that season. MI retained him for INR 16.35 crore ahead of IPL 2025. He continued earning the same amount in 2026.
His latest move to Punjab Kings has taken his salary to INR 18 crore for IPL 2027.
From INR 10 lakh in 2015 to INR 18 crore in 2027, Hardik’s IPL salary has increased more than 1,700 times. His journey reflects his rise from an emerging Mumbai Indians youngster to one of the biggest names in Indian cricket.
Hardik Pandya’s IPL salary breakdown:
- 2015–2017: INR 10 lakh per season (MI)
- 2018–2021: INR 11 crore per season (MI)
- 2022–2023: INR 15 crore per season (GT)
- 2024: INR 15 crore (MI)
- 2025–2026: INR 16.35 crore per season (MI)
- 2027: INR 18 crore (PBKS)
