Nehal Wadhera IPL 2026 Stats, Price, Runs, Team, Salary & Career Records
Nehal Wadhera is an Indian left-handed batter who plays for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. After starting his IPL journey with Mumbai Indians in 2023, he joined Punjab Kings and continues with the franchise for IPL 2026.
As of IPL 2026, Nehal Wadhera has played 31 matches and scored 560 runs in his IPL career. Punjab Kings retained him for ₹4.20 crore for IPL 2026.
Nehal Wadhera IPL Profile
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Nehal Wadhera |
| Date of Birth | September 4, 2000 |
| Age | 24 (as of 2026) |
| Team | Punjab Kings |
| Role | Batter |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| IPL Debut | 2023 |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹4.20 Crore |
| Matches | 31 |
| Runs | 560 |
| Highest Score | 70 |
| Fifties | 4 |
Nehal Wadhera IPL 2026 Team & Price
Nehal Wadhera made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians in 2023 for ₹20 lakh. After two seasons with MI, he was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹4.20 crore and continues with PBKS for IPL 2026.
| Year | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | ₹20 Lakh |
| 2024 | Mumbai Indians | ₹20 Lakh |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | ₹4.20 Crore |
| 2026 | Punjab Kings | ₹4.20 Crore |
Nehal Wadhera IPL Career Stats
Nehal Wadhera has established himself as a promising middle-order batter with consistent performances in recent IPL seasons.
| Season | Matches | Runs | Highest | Avg | SR | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 369 | 70 | 30.75 | 145.85 | 2 | 28 | 21 |
| 2024 | 6 | 109 | 49 | 18.17 | 129.76 | 0 | 9 | 6 |
| 2023 | 14 | 241 | 64 | 26.78 | 145.18 | 2 | 23 | 12 |
| Total | 31 | 560 | 70 | — | — | 4 | 60 | 39 |
Nehal Wadhera Highest Score in IPL
Nehal Wadhera’s highest IPL score is 70 runs, which came in the 2025 season. He has scored multiple match-winning innings in the middle order for his teams.
Nehal Wadhera IPL Journey
Nehal Wadhera made his IPL debut in 2023 with Mumbai Indians and impressed with 241 runs in his debut season, including two half-centuries.
After limited opportunities in IPL 2024, he was picked by Punjab Kings for IPL 2025 and delivered a strong season with 369 runs. His consistent performances have helped him become a key middle-order batter for PBKS heading into IPL 2026.
Nehal Wadhera Last 10 IPL Innings
| Match | Opponent | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|---|
| Final | RCB | 15 (18) |
| Qualifier 2 | MI | 48 (29) |
| Qualifier 1 | RCB | 8 (10) |
| Match 69 | MI | 2 (2) |
| Match 66 | DC | 16 (16) |
| Match 59 | RR | 70 (37) |
| Match 58 | DC | 0 (0) |
| Match 54 | LSG | 16 (9) |
| Match 49 | CSK | 5 (3) |
| Match 44 | KKR | 0 (0) |
Nehal Wadhera IPL Team History
- 2023–2024: Mumbai Indians
- 2025–2026: Punjab Kings
FAQs
How many runs has Nehal Wadhera scored in IPL?
He has scored 560 runs in 31 IPL matches.
What is Nehal Wadhera IPL 2026 price?
Punjab Kings retained him for ₹4.20 crore.
What is Nehal Wadhera highest score in IPL?
His highest IPL score is 70 runs.
Which team does Nehal Wadhera play for in IPL 2026?
He plays for Punjab Kings.
When did Nehal Wadhera make his IPL debut?
He made his IPL debut in 2023 with Mumbai Indians.
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