Cricket is as much about the players on the field as it is about the voices that bring the game to life. The Indian Premier League (IPL) is completely incomprehensible without its thrilling matches, and the dynamic that the commentators bring to keep up the energy is a huge part of it. From legendary cricketers to seasoned expert analysts, the IPL commentary panel is a star-studded affair and they entertain and get paid for their jobs as well.
Commentators: Some big names across different languages have joined IPL 2025 commentary panel, and so their paychecks reflect their impact and fame in cricketing space. Do read on to see how much the IPL commentators are earning this season.
How Much Do IPL 2025 Commentators Earn?
The salary of IPL 2025 Commentators varies based on their experience, popularity, and the languages they speak for commentary. It has two pay scales, one for senior at-level commentators and the other for junior commentators.
Yearly Salary Breakdown for IPL 2025 Commentators
| Language | Top-Tier Commentators’ Salary (Per Day) | Junior Commentators’ Salary (Per Day) |
| English | ₹6 to 10 lakh | ₹35,000 |
| Hindi | ₹6 to 10 lakh | ₹35,000 |
| Tamil | ₹6 to 10 lakh | ₹35,000 |
For example, Experienced commentators in top languages like English, Hindi, Tamil earn ₹6 to 10 lakh per day. Junior commentators are paid roughly ₹35,000 per day, which is not a bad compensation for people’s first foot in the door in both the world of international cricket as well as media.
Who Are the Highest-Paid Commentators for IPL 2025?
Over the years, the commentating box in IPL has seen many big names, and this year is no different. Names such as Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Kevin Pietersen are part of the English panel, and the Hindi commentary team includes stars like Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra and Jatin Sapru.
Here are few of the prominent and best-paid commentators for IPL 2025:
English Commentators:
Sunil Gavaskar
Ravi Shastri
Brian Lara
Matthew Hayden
Kevin Pietersen
Michael Clarke
Harsha Bhogle
Ian Bishop
Hindi Commentators:
Harbhajan Singh
Jatin Sapru
Aakash Chopra
Suresh Raina
RP Singh
Pragyan Ojha
Mohammad Kaif
Commentators in Regional Language
In addition to English and Hindi, IPL 2025 is broadcasted in many regional languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Bangla, Haryanvi, Bhojpuri, and Punjabi. Some of the more recognized voices in this space include:
Tamil: K Srikkanth, Murali Vijay, Abhinav Mukund
Telugu : Ambati Rayudu, Mithali Raj, Venugopal Rao, Vijay Bharadwaj, Vinay Kumar, Veda Krishnamurthy Kannada
Marathi: Kedar JadhavDhawan Kulkarni,Aditya Tare, Nayan Mongia, Ajay Jadeja, Sheldon Jackson
Bhojpuri: Ravi Kishan, Vishal Aditya Singh
Who Was Not Included in the Commentary List for IPL 2025?
The broadcasting complaints centered around Irfan Pathan’s alleged personal remarks on air was a leading factor in him being kept away from the commentary panel. The move has done nothing to douse fan chatter, with many fans left surprised by the announcement — but the tournament is still well-populated with star commentators.
Commentators certainly get a lot of money for IPL
The IPL is the wealthiest T20 league globally, and millions of viewers watch every match, making the commentary an integral aspect of maintaining the audiences’ interest. You not only describe the action on the field but you provide expert analysis, interesting anecdotes, and some humor to enhance the experience of watching the game.
The IPL earns gigantic cash through broadcast rights, advertisers, and sponsorships, and thus, spending enormous java on top of the line commentators for the best television inclusion is substantiated.
Final Thoughts
Some of the most well-known voices in cricket will grace the star-studded IPL 2025 commentary panel, offering insights and entertainment during the tournament. And with the best commentators getting paid around ₹10 lakh a day, it can now be said with certainty, that the IPL commentary was not only a life of passion but also of huge bucks.
So next time you hear Sunil Gavaskar or Ravi Shastri setting you straight in an exciting IPL match, keep in mind that they are not just talking cricket – they are getting paid a king’s ransom for that also!
Who is your favorite IPL commentator? Let us know in the comments!
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Navjot Singh Sidhu is my favourite commentator.