The King of RCB’s Wealth
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done it again! After ending their long trophy drought in 2025, the team has now lifted the IPL trophy for the second consecutive season, defeating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final. Led by Rajat Patidar and powered by stars like Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, RCB showcased a perfect blend of experience and young talent. As the celebrations continue, fans are eager to know the financial side of the story.
Leading the wealth chart is none other than Virat Kohli. Reports suggest that Kohli’s estimated net worth stands at a whopping Rs 1,050 crore — more than double the combined net worth of several other players in the squad. His income isn’t just from cricket; brand endorsements, business ventures, and smart investments have taken his fortune to another level. Even after stepping down as captain, Kohli remains the face of the franchise and its richest player by a massive margin.
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Skipper Rajat Patidar, who led the team to glory, has an estimated net worth between Rs 16 crore and Rs 25 crore. His IPL salary for 2026 is Rs 11 crore — a solid figure for the man who brought the trophy home.
Other key players like Josh Hazlewood (Rs 12.50 crore salary, net worth around Rs 80-90 crore) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Rs 10.75 crore salary, net worth Rs 74 crore) also feature high on the wealth chart. Phil Salt, the explosive wicketkeeper-batter, takes home Rs 11.50 crore with a net worth of Rs 24-25 crore.
All-rounder Krunal Pandya, fresh off his brother’s wedding buzz, has a net worth between Rs 70-80 crore and an IPL salary of Rs 5.75 crore — proving that even support roles pay well in the IPL ecosystem.
Full List: From Crorepatis to Underdogs
Here’s a quick look at the rest of the RCB squad’s estimated net worth and IPL 2026 salaries, as per industry estimates:
- Virat Kohli – Rs 1,050 crore (Rs 21 crore salary)
- Josh Hazlewood – Rs 80-90 crore (Rs 12.50 crore)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Rs 74 crore (Rs 10.75 crore)
- Krunal Pandya – Rs 70-80 crore (Rs 5.75 crore)
- Tim David – Rs 49 crore (Rs 3 crore)
- Rajat Patidar – Rs 16-25 crore (Rs 11 crore)
- Phil Salt – Rs 24-25 crore (Rs 11.50 crore)
- Jitesh Sharma – Rs 3-15 crore (Rs 11 crore)
- Yash Dayal – Rs 15 crore
- Rasikh Salam Dar – Rs 13 crore
- Devdutt Padikkal – Rs 10 crore
- Jacob Bethell – Rs 8-9 crore
- Romario Shepherd – Rs 7.75 crore
- Suyash Sharma – Rs 5 crore
- Mohit Rathee – Rs 5 crore
- Swastik Chikara – Rs 1-2 crore
It’s clear that while Virat Kohli sits comfortably on a throne of crores, every player in the RCB dressing room has earned their share of the glory — and the money. With RCB’s dominance in the IPL, the players’ market value is only set to rise. For now, Virat Kohli remains the undisputed king of the RCB bank balance.