Tim Seifert is an experienced New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter, known for his explosive batting in the powerplay and safe glovework behind the stumps. Over the years, Seifert has played in several global T20 leagues and built a reputation as an aggressive top-order option who can change the game quickly.
At the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a smart overseas move by re-signing Tim Seifert for ₹1.50 crore. With his recent big-hitting form in the BBL, including a century, Seifert emerged as a strong value buy to add depth to KKR’s wicketkeeping and batting options.
This article covers Tim Seifert’s IPL 2026 team, price, salary, career stats, records, and last IPL innings.
Tim Seifert IPL Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Tim Seifert |
| IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
| IPL Debut | 2021 |
| Role | WK-Batter |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | — |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹1.50 Crore |
| Age | 31 Years (Born: 14 December 1994) |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Category | Overseas |
Tim Seifert IPL Team, Price & Salary 2026
Tim Seifert entered the IPL 2026 auction with a base price of ₹1.50 crore. With limited bidding interest, KKR secured him at base price, making it a value-for-money overseas signing.
KKR were looking for a reliable backup wicketkeeper and a batter who could provide quick runs at the top or in the middle order. Seifert’s ability to keep wickets, field brilliantly, and attack bowlers in the powerplay makes him a flexible option alongside players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Tim Seifert IPL Price History
| Year | IPL Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ₹50 Lakh | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2022 | ₹50 Lakh | Delhi Capitals |
| 2026 | ₹1.50 Crore | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Total IPL Earnings: ₹2.50 Crore
Tim Seifert IPL Career Stats & Records
Tim Seifert has played a limited number of IPL matches, mostly as a backup overseas wicketkeeper.
| Matches | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 60+ | 48 | — | 140+ |
Tim Seifert Overall Career Stats & Records
International & T20 Career Stats (as of 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 60+ | 1200+ | 25+ | 135+ | 0 | Multiple |
| ODI | 5 | 100+ | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| T20 (Overall) | 200+ | 4500+ | 28+ | 140+ | 3 | 30+ |
Wicketkeeping Record (T20s):
- 150+ dismissals
- Safe keeper with 90%+ catch efficiency
Franchise Experience:
- BBL: Melbourne Renegades
- CPL: St. Lucia Kings (Champion – 2024)
- ILT20 & other leagues: Regular performer
Recent Records & Achievements
- BBL 2025-26
- Scored 101 off 54 balls*
- Strike rate 187
- First BBL century of his career
- Led Renegades to a 190+ total
- International T20s (2025)
- 150+ runs vs India
- Strike rate 145+
- Major Records
- Fastest New Zealander to 1000 T20I runs (2023)
- One of the highest-scoring wicketkeepers in BBL history for a season
- Achievements
- CPL Champion (2023 & 2024)
- Multiple Player of the Match awards in T20 leagues
- Regarded as one of NZ’s most reliable T20 wicketkeepers
Tim Seifert Last 10 IPL Innings
Tim Seifert has not played 10 consecutive IPL innings recently.
Note: His Last 10 IPL innings section will be updated once he gets regular match time for KKR in IPL 2026.
