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India vs Pakistan Domestic Cricket Salaries Comparison Show Huge Disparity

By MyKhel Staff

India vs Pakistan Domestic Cricket Salary Comparison: The recent decision by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to slash match fees for National T20 Cup players has brought renewed focus on the financial disparity between Indian and Pakistani domestic cricketers.

Let's take a look in detail in the earnings of domestic players of both sides. Below is a comparison of earnings in T20, 50-over, and red-ball cricket:

India vs Pakistan Domestic Cricket Salaries

T20 Cricket: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy vs National T20 Cup Salaries

Country Tournament Match Fee (INR) Match Fee (PKR)
Pakistan National T20 Cup INR 3,000 PKR 10,000
India Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy INR 75,000 PKR 250,000

50-Over Cricket: Vijay Hazare Trophy vs Pakistan Cup

Country Tournament Match Fee (INR) Match Fee (PKR)
Pakistan Pakistan Cup INR 18,000 PKR 60,000
India Vijay Hazare Trophy (0-20 matches) INR 40,000 PKR 130,000
India Vijay Hazare Trophy (21-40 matches) INR 50,000 PKR 165,000
India Vijay Hazare Trophy (41+ matches) INR 60,000 PKR 200,000

Red-Ball Cricket: Ranji Trophy vs Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Country Tournament Playing XI Match Fee (INR) Playing XI Match Fee (PKR) Reserve Players (INR) Reserve Players (PKR)
Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Trophy INR 25,000 PKR 80,000 INR 12,500 PKR 40,000
India Ranji Trophy (0-20 matches) INR 40,000 PKR 130,000 INR 20,000 PKR 65,000
India Ranji Trophy (21-40 matches) INR 50,000 PKR 165,000 INR 25,000 PKR 80,000
India Ranji Trophy (41+ matches) INR 60,000 PKR 200,000 INR 30,000 PKR 100,000

The financial gap between Indian and Pakistani domestic cricketers is evident. While BCCI has steadily increased domestic earnings, PCB's decision to reduce match fees further widens the disparity. Indian cricketers across formats earn significantly higher wages, offering better financial stability compared to their Pakistani counterparts.

Story first published: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 0:10 [IST]
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