Kumar Kartikeya IPL 2026 Stats, Price, Wickets, Team, Salary & Records
Kumar Kartikeya Singh is an Indian left-arm orthodox spinner who plays for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. Since making his IPL debut in 2022, he has developed into a useful spin option with consistent performances across seasons.
As of IPL 2026, Kumar Kartikeya has played 16 matches and taken 12 wickets in his IPL career. Rajasthan Royals retained him for ₹30 lakh for the 2026 season.
Kumar Kartikeya IPL Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kumar Kartikeya Singh |
| Date of Birth | December 26, 1997 |
| Age | 29 (as of 2026) |
| Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm orthodox |
| IPL Debut | 2022 |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹30 Lakh |
| Matches | 16 |
| Wickets | 12 |
| Best Bowling | 2/22 |
| Economy | 8.66 |
Kumar Kartikeya IPL 2026 Team & Price
Kumar Kartikeya started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2022. After two seasons with MI, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹30 lakh in IPL 2025 and continues with RR in IPL 2026.
| Year | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | ₹20 Lakh |
| 2024 | Mumbai Indians | ₹20 Lakh |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹30 Lakh |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹30 Lakh |
Kumar Kartikeya IPL Career Bowling Stats
Kumar Kartikeya has been a steady left-arm spinner capable of controlling the run rate and picking wickets in the middle overs.
| Season | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Avg | Eco | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 8 | 78 | 2 | 39.00 | 9.75 | 1/21 |
| 2023 | 8 | 26 | 227 | 5 | 45.40 | 8.73 | 2/37 |
| 2022 | 4 | 13 | 102 | 5 | 20.40 | 7.85 | 2/22 |
| Total | 16 | 47 | 407 | 12 | 33.92 | 8.66 | 2/22 |
Kumar Kartikeya IPL Batting Stats
Though primarily a bowler, Kartikeya can contribute useful runs in the lower order.
| Season | Matches | Runs | Highest | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1.50 | 60.00 |
| 2023 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6.00 | 85.71 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.00 | 60.00 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 6 | 3.00 | 70.59 |
Kumar Kartikeya IPL Best Bowling
Kumar Kartikeya’s best IPL bowling figures are 2/22, which came against Chennai Super Kings during the 2022 season. It remains his most impactful performance in the tournament so far.
Kumar Kartikeya IPL Journey
Kumar Kartikeya made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2022 after initially joining as a net bowler. He impressed in his debut season by picking up 5 wickets in 4 matches.
He continued with MI in 2023 before being signed by Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2025. Since joining RR, he has served as a backup spin option and continues to be part of the squad heading into IPL 2026.
Kumar Kartikeya Last IPL Match
Kumar Kartikeya played his last IPL match in May 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, where he finished with figures of 0/22.
FAQs
How many wickets has Kumar Kartikeya taken in IPL?
He has taken 12 wickets in 16 IPL matches.
What is Kumar Kartikeya IPL 2026 price?
Rajasthan Royals retained him for ₹30 lakh.
What is Kumar Kartikeya best bowling in IPL?
His best bowling figures are 2/22.
Which team does Kumar Kartikeya play for in IPL 2026?
He plays for Rajasthan Royals.
When did Kumar Kartikeya make his IPL debut?
He made his IPL debut in 2022 with Mumbai Indians.
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