Virat Kohli’s journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) reflects a remarkable evolution in his value and contribution to the league. Since his debut in 2008 with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kohli’s IPL price has witnessed significant fluctuations. In the initial years, from 2008 to 2015, Kohli’s IPL price ranged from a modest INR 12 lakhs to a staggering INR 12.5 crores, showcasing his rise as a cricket superstar and a pivotal player for RCB.
His consistent performance and leadership skills led to his retention by RCB for INR 17 crores annually from 2018 to 2021, solidifying his status as one of the IPL’s top earners and reinforcing his importance to the team. However, in a surprising turn of events from 2022 to 2023, Kohli’s IPL price saw a slight decrease from 17 crores to 15 crores, despite his stellar performance in IPL 2023, where he ranked among the top run-scorers and featured in the top 5 of the orange cap list.
This downward adjustment in his price did not diminish his impact on the field, highlighting his enduring value as a cricketing icon and a key player in the IPL.
VIRAT KOHLI IPL PRICE YEAR WISE (2008-2023)
| Year | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 150,000,000 |
| 2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 150,000,000 |
| 2021 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 170,000,000 |
| 2020 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 170,000,000 |
| 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 170,000,000 |
| 2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 170,000,000 |
| 2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 125,000,000 |
| 2016 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 125,000,000 |
| 2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 125,000,000 |
| 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 125,000,000 |
| 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 82,800,000 |
| 2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 82,800,000 |
| 2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 82,800,000 |
| 2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 1,200,000 |
| 2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 1,200,000 |
| 2008 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 1,200,000 |
| Total | ₹ 1,732,000,000 | |
