Manish Pandey is an experienced Indian cricketer known for his strong performances in the IPL. He made history by becoming the first Indian player to score a century in the tournament. Over the years, he has played for several teams and built a reputation as a dependable top-order batter.
Pandey started his IPL career in 2008 with the Mumbai Indians. He later moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he scored a memorable 114* against Deccan Chargers in 2009. This century made him the first Indian to score a hundred in the IPL and helped him gain recognition early in his career.
Along with MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, Mianish Pandey is also on the elite list of players to have played in all 18 editions of the IPL. He has played for 7 teams: RCB, SRH, KKR, DC, LSG, PWI, and MI. Let’s have a look at his IPL journey and salary from 2008 to 2026.
Manish Pandey IPL Career Stats
He has played 171 IPL matches and scored 3,850 runs at a strike rate of 121.1. His record includes one century and 22 half-centuries, along with 334 fours and 110 sixes. Some of his best seasons came in 2014 (401 runs in 16 matches) and 2017 (396 runs in 14 matches).
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 174 |
| Innings | 162 |
| Runs | 3942 |
| Highest Score | 114* |
| Average | 29.41 |
| Strike Rate | 121.51 |
| 100s | 1 |
| 50s | 22 |
| IPL Trophies | 2 (2014, 2024) |
Manish Pandey’s IPL Salary Year-wise
Manish Pandey started his IPL journey in 2008 with a salary of ₹12.3 lakhs at the Mumbai Indians. His earnings rose significantly in 2014 when Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for ₹1.70 crore, marking a major milestone in his career.
He later reached his peak, earning ₹11 crore with Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, his salary declined in 2023, when the Delhi Capitals signed him for ₹2.40 crore.
| S. No. | Year | Team | Salary | Base Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Mumbai Indians | ₹12.3 Lakhs | – |
| 2 | 2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹14.7 Lakhs | – |
| 3 | 2010 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹13.7 Lakhs | – |
| 4 | 2011 | Pune Warriors India | ₹20 Lakhs | ₹20 Lakhs |
| 5 | 2012 | Pune Warriors India | ₹20 Lakhs | ₹20 Lakhs |
| 6 | 2013 | Pune Warriors India | ₹20 Lakhs | ₹20 Lakhs |
| 7 | 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹1.70 Crore | ₹20 Lakhs |
| 8 | 2015 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹1.70 Crore | ₹20 Lakhs |
| 9 | 2016 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹1.70 Crore | ₹20 Lakhs |
| 10 | 2017 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹1.70 Crore | ₹20 Lakhs |
| 11 | 2018 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹11 Crore | ₹ 1 Crore |
| 12 | 2019 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹11 Crore | ₹ 1 Crore |
| 13 | 2020 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹11 Crore | ₹ 1 Crore |
| 14 | 2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹11 Crore | ₹ 1 Crore |
| 15 | 2022 | Lucknow Super Giants | ₹4.60 Crore | ₹ 1 Crore |
| 16 | 2023 | Delhi Capitals | ₹2.40 Crore | ₹ 1 Crore |
| 17 | 2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹50 Lakhs | ₹50 Lakhs |
| 18 | 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹75 Lakhs | ₹75 Lakhs |
| 19 | 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹75 Lakhs | ₹75 Lakhs |
Manish Pandey’s IPL Journey
Manish Pandey began his IPL journey in 2008 when the Mumbai Indians signed him at the inaugural auction for the price of 6 lakh. In 2009, Royal Challengers Bangalore picked him as a specialist middle-order batter at double the price of INR 12 lakh. In this edition, he became the first Indian to score an IPL century, hitting 114* off 73 balls against Deccan Chargers. He was retained for the 2010 season and later played for Pune Warriors India from 2011 to 2013.
In 2014, Kolkata Knight Riders signed him for INR 1.7 Crore, and he played a major role in their title win, scoring 94 in the final against Kings XI Punjab and winning Player of the Match.
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In 2018, Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for ₹11 crore, making him one of the highest-paid players that season. Later, Lucknow Super Giants signed him for ₹4.6 crore in 2022, Delhi Capitals picked him for ₹2.4 crore in 2023, and Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for ₹50 lakh in the 2024 auction. Manish Pandey lifted the IPL trophy twice with Kolkata Knight Riders—in 2014 (scoring 94* in the final) and 2024. He played a key role in both title wins.
With another opportunity in familiar colours, we will hope to return to his best form and play a key role in helping KKR lift their fourth IPL trophy.
