Sarfaraz Khan is one of the most fearless Indian batters of the modern era, known for his 360-degree stroke play, dominance against spin, and remarkable consistency in domestic cricket. After establishing himself as a regular in India’s Test team, Sarfaraz has also rediscovered his T20 rhythm with a brilliant SMAT 2025 season.
At the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made a quiet but extremely smart move, signing Sarfaraz Khan at his base price of ₹75 lakh, a deal that many experts are calling one of the best value picks of the auction.
Sarfaraz Khan IPL Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Sarfaraz Khan |
| Nationality | India |
| Role | Batter |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Secondary Skill | Occasional Wicketkeeping |
| IPL Team | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| IPL Debut | 2015 |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹75 Lakh |
| Base Price | ₹75 Lakh |
| Date of Birth | 27 October 1997 |
| Age (2026) | 28 Years |
Sarfaraz Khan IPL 2026 Team, Price & Salary
Sarfaraz Khan entered the IPL 2026 auction in the capped players category with a base price of ₹75 lakh. Surprisingly, there was no bidding war, allowing CSK to pick him up directly at base price.
With CSK looking to strengthen their Indian middle order, Sarfaraz fits perfectly as a No. 4 or No. 5 option, especially under the mentorship-driven environment of Chennai.
Sarfaraz Khan IPL Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ₹50 L | RCB |
| 2016 | ₹50 L | RCB |
| 2017 | ₹50 L | RCB |
| 2018 | ₹1.75 Cr | RCB |
| 2019 | ₹25 L | KXIP |
| 2020 | ₹25 L | KXIP |
| 2021 | ₹25 L | PBKS |
| 2022 | ₹20 L | DC |
| 2023 | ₹20 L | DC |
| 2026 | ₹75 L | CSK |
Total IPL Earnings: ₹5.15 Crore
Sarfaraz Khan IPL Career Stats
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ | 600+ | 25+ | 130+ | 4 | 75 |
Despite limited opportunities, Sarfaraz has often shown impact cameos in the IPL.
Sarfaraz Khan Overall Career Stats (As of 2025)
International & Domestic Summary
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 10+ | 800+ | 50+ | 3 |
| First-Class | 50+ | 4000+ | 70+ | 14 |
| List A | 40+ | 1500+ | 45+ | 3 |
| T20 (Overall) | 60+ | 1200+ | 30+ | 1 |
Recent Records & Achievements
- SMAT 2025
- 329 runs in 7 innings
- One of the top run-getters
- Strike rate above 150
- Test Cricket (2024–25)
- 300+ runs vs Australia
- One double century
- Among India’s most consistent middle-order batters
- Ranji Trophy 2024-25
- 1000+ runs for Mumbai
- 4 centuries
- Tournament top scorer
- Major Achievements
- India Test regular since 2024
- India A captain in 2025
- One of the highest batting averages in Ranji Trophy history
Sarfaraz Khan Last 10 IPL Innings
| Innings | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 152 |
| 2 | 9 | 100 |
| 3 | 35 | 145 |
| 4 | 12 | 120 |
| 5 | 41 | 160 |
| 6 | 7 | 87 |
| 7 | 24 | 133 |
| 8 | 3 | 60 |
| 9 | 52 | 170 |
| 10 | 18 | 138 |
