IPL 2026: Top Earners Struggle to Deliver Early Results
Rs 118 Crore Spent, Return Almost 0: Story Of IPL 2026's Top Earners So Far
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In the early stages of IPL 2026, most of the top earners are underperforming, with a combined cost of ₹125.20 crore (approximately $15 million USD) for the top 10 players. Only Ravi Bishnoi from Rajasthan Royals has excelled, taking seven wickets, while others like Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana have yet to justify their hefty price tags.
- 01The top 10 earners in IPL 2026 cost ₹125.20 crore (approximately $15 million USD).
- 02Ravi Bishnoi is the standout performer with seven wickets in three matches.
- 03Cameron Green, priced at ₹25.20 crore, has underperformed with only 56 runs.
- 04Matheesha Pathirana's participation is uncertain due to injury.
- 05Most players in the top 10 have yet to justify their auction prices.
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As IPL 2026 progresses, most teams have played three matches, revealing a concerning trend among the top earners from the recent auction. The combined cost of the top 10 players is ₹125.20 crore (approximately $15 million USD), yet only Ravi Bishnoi from Rajasthan Royals has shown significant performance, taking seven wickets in three matches. The highest-paid player, Cameron Green of Kolkata Knight Riders, has struggled, scoring only 56 runs at an average of 18.67. Other notable players like Matheesha Pathirana and Kartik Sharma have also failed to meet expectations, with Pathirana's participation in doubt due to a calf strain. Overall, the early results indicate that the hefty investments in these players have not yet paid off.
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The underperformance of high-priced players could affect team strategies and fan expectations in the ongoing IPL season.
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