KKR

By Neena Sachdeva , 20 May 2026

The financial ecosystem surrounding the Indian Premier League continues to expand at an extraordinary pace, reinforcing the tournament’s position as one of the world’s most commercially powerful sporting properties. A new industry assessment has identified Virat Kohli as the league’s highest-earning player, with cumulative earnings estimated at Rs 230 crore through his long-standing association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.