The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was the most batting-friendly edition of the tournament in history with records being shattered in several aspects. After 18 seasons of unwavering commitment and countless moments of heartbreak Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally laid their hands on the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in a thrilling final. On May 17 the match between Virat Kohli’s RCB and Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders was called off due to rain. As a result KKR was knocked out of the playoffs—meaning this time it was Virat Kohli’s team that dealt the biggest blow to Shah Rukh Khan. Now that we are discussing both Virat Kohli and Shah Rukh Khans teams let us have a look at how much the two stars get paid from the IPL. Virat Kohli is the highest-paid cricketer in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad. Back in 2008 he started his IPL journey with a modest salary of just ₹12 lakh. However between 2022 and 2024 his salary rose to ₹15 crore. According to CNBC citing business consultancy firm Taxology India Kohlis salary for the current season has further increased to ₹21 crore. Over the course of his IPL career so far Virat Kohli has earned a total of ₹179.70 crore. Virat Kohli receives an annual salary of ₹7 crore from the BCCI. In addition he used to earn ₹15 lakh per Test match ₹6 lakh for each ODI and ₹3 lakh for every T20I appearance. However since he has now retired from both Test and T20 formats those match earnings no longer apply. According to various media reports Virat endorses more than 30 brands. One of his most lucrative deals is with MRF Tyres reportedly worth ₹100 crore. He also earns significantly through endorsements for major brands like Myntra Pepsi Nestlé and Boost. Virat Kohli’s current net worth is estimated to be around ₹1050 crore. A significant portion of this wealth comes from his investments in restaurants and other businesses but a major share still comes from his earnings through the IPL. How Much Does Shah Rukh Khan Earn from IPL? Shah Rukh Khan’s team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) which won the IPL trophy in 2024 earns him considerably more money annually compared to Virat Kohli. Each IPL team also receives a share of revenue generated from TV broadcasting and sponsorship deals. Besides this Shah Rukh Khan makes substantial income from franchise fees event revenues prize money brand endorsements and match fees through his ownership of KKR. Altogether Shah Rukh Khan’s team earns around ₹250-270 crore per year. With Shah Rukh owning 55% of the team and after deducting roughly ₹100 crore in expenses his share comes to about ₹70-80 crore annually. The remaining earnings primarily go to Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta who are partners with Shah Rukh Khan in the team. Shah Rukh Khan earns a significant income from his own film production company Red Chillies Entertainment. Besides this as one of Bollywood’s biggest stars he commands hefty fees for every film bringing in hundreds of crores annually. On top of that Shah Rukh also makes a substantial amount through various brand endorsements. Shah Rukh Khan’s Net Worth Recently Esquire released a list of the world’s top 10 richest actors and Shah Rukh Khan features prominently. He ranks fourth on the list just slightly behind Tom Cruise who holds the third spot. According to the list King Khan’s net worth is estimated at $876.5 million which is roughly ₹7497 crore.