Vaibhav Sooryavanshi IPL Salary: Here’s How Much 15-Year-Old RR Opener's Contract is Worth
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to make headlines in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) following a series of record-breaking performances for the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to make headlines in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) following a series of record-breaking performances for the Rajasthan Royals (RR). As the teenage prodigy guides his franchise through the high-stakes playoff stages, considerable attention has shifted towards the financial details of his contract and his overall price in the league. You can read the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard here.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi IPL Salary
Sooryavanshi officially entered the tournament hierarchy during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. At just 13 years of age, he became the youngest player ever to be bought in the history of the league when the Rajasthan Royals secured his services for INR 1.10 crore, outbidding interest from the Delhi Capitals.
The Royals retained the left-handed batsman on the exact same terms for the ongoing IPL 2026 campaign. Under the tournament's standard multi-year structure for uncapped players, his baseline retainer salary remains fixed at INR 1.10 crore for the entirety of the season, with the franchise unable to unilaterally alter his base contract value mid-cycle. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Fastest Indian To 1000 IPL Runs, Achieves Feat During GT vs RR Qualifier 2.
BCCI Match Fees and Seasonal Bonuses
Under the BCCI’s 2025–2027 pay structure, Brevis’s earnings extend well beyond his base contract. A historic move by the board ensures that every member of the playing XI (including the Impact Player) receives a fixed match fee.
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Per Match Fee: Sooryavanshi earns INR 7.5 lakh for every game he plays.
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Full Season Potential: If he features in all 14 league matches, he stands to earn an additional INR 1.05 crore.
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Total Estimated Earnings: Including his contract and a full slate of matches, Brevis’s total IPL 2026 compensation would exceed INR 2.15 crore. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes First Player To Score 500 Powerplay Runs in Single T20 Tournament, Achieves Feat During IPL 2026 Qualifier 2.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: IPL Salary History
| Financial Component | Value / Details |
| Player Name | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) |
| Initial Auction Price (IPL 2025) | INR 1.10 Crore |
| Base Salary (IPL 2026) | INR 1.10 Crore (Retained) |
The Bihar-born batsman has completely dominated the IPL 2026 season, currently leading the Orange Cap leaderboard with over 680 runs while shattering records for the fastest 1,000 runs in IPL history and the most sixes hit in a single campaign.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 29, 2026 10:09 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
