Top 10 Highest Salaried Players in IPL Till Date

#8 Shane Watson ( INR 73.13 Crores)

Shane Watson

The quintessential All-rounder from Australia has thus far earned a total salary of INR 73.13 Crore from IPL to rank eighth in the list. Watson has been retained by Chennai Super Kings for INR 4 Crore this season

Watson was an integral part of the victorious Rajasthan Royals squad way back in 2008. He has represented RCB before being roped in by Chennai Super Kings in the 2017 IPL Auctions.

The Queensland-born cricketer has thus far featured in 117 IPL matches scoring 3177 runs at an impressive average of 32.42 with the bat and mustering 92 wickets at an economy of 7.93 with the ball.

#7 AB de Villiers (INR 80.51 Crores)

AB de Villiers

The Superman AB de Villiers ranks seventh in the list with the total IPL salary of INR 80.51 Crores total IPL salary. The former Proteas player is also the highest paid foreign cricketer thus far. The 360-degree player has been retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 11 Crores this season.

ABD started his IPL career with Delhi Capitals in 2008. He was bought by RCB in 2011 and has been representing them since then. One of the most complete players in the modern-day cricket has thus far played 141 IPL matches scoring 3953 runs at an exceptional average of touch below 40.

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