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Suryakumar pledges entire Asia Cup match fee: Breaking down his per-match earnings

Rajgeeta Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav's net worth [Source: @surya_14kumar/X.com]Suryakumar Yadav's net worth [Source: @surya_14kumar/X.com]

Team India T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has shown a big heart both on and off the field. After leading India to victory against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, he announced that he would donate his entire match fee from the tournament to support India’s armed forces and the families of those affected by the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

On social media, the 35-year-old cricketer wrote: “I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support our Armed Forces and the families of the victims who suffered from the Pahalgam terror attack. You always remain in my thoughts. Jai Hind,”

This naturally led fans to ask: how much does Suryakumar Yadav actually earn per match, and what is the amount he is donating?

As per his contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Suryakumar is a Grade B player, which guarantees him about ₹3 crore annually as a fixed salary. Apart from this, every time he plays a T20 international match, he receives ₹4 lakh as a match fee.

Suryakumar Yadav's entire Asia Cup 2025 match fees

Since India played seven matches in the Asia Cup, Suryakumar’s total match fees add up to ₹28 lakh. That’s the amount he has chosen to give away to the Army and the victims’ families.

Asia Cup Per Match Fees
Suryakumar's Asia Cup Fees In Total
4 lakh28 Lakh

Meanwhile, earlier this week, according to PTI, Suryakumar Yadav was fined 30% of his match fee by the ICC, after Pakistan complained that his comments were political. 

Match referee Richie Richardson gave the verdict, though the BCCI has appealed against the penalty. Suryakumar has pleaded not guilty and was advised to avoid making similar remarks during matches.

Beyond his match fees, Suryakumar is one of the most valuable cricketers in the country. His net worth in 2025 is estimated between ₹55-65 crore ($7-8 million), as reported by Zee News. A large portion comes from the IPL, where Mumbai Indians retained him for ₹16.35 crore this season. He also earns from brand endorsements with companies like Reebok, JioCinema, Boult Audio, and Pintola.