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Suresh Raina 4th Highest-Paid Player of all IPL Seasons Combined!

Updated on November 19, 2024 , 14545 views

In the overall Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons, Suresh Raina earned Rs. 997,400,000, which makes him the 4th highest earner in the IPL. To reach these heights, he had played each and every match with sheer hard work and focus.

At present, Suresh Raina is also known as one of the best fielders in cricket today. He is the captain of Gujarat Lions and is the vice-caption for Chennai Super Kings in 2020.

Details	Description
Name	Suresh Raina
Birth Date	27 November 1986
Age	33 Years
Birthplace	Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Nickname	Sonu, Chinna Thala
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Batting	Left-handed
Bowling	Right arm off break
Role	Batsman

He is a left-handed middle-order batsman and an occasional off-spin bowler.

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Suresh Raina IPL Salary

Suresh Raina will be playing for the Chennai Super Kings this IPL 2020. He is the 4th most highest-earning in all IPL seasons combined.

Total IPL Income: Rs. 997,400,000 IPL Salary Rank: 4

Year	Team	Salary
2020	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 110,000,000
2019	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 110,000,000
2018	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 110,000,000
2017	Gujarat Lions	Rs. 125,000,000
2016	Gujarat Lions	Rs. 95,000,000
2015	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 95,000,000
2014	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 95,000,000
2013	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 59,800,000
2012	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 59,800,000
2011	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 59,800,000
2010	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 26,000,000
2009	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 26,000,000
2008	Chennai Super Kings	Rs. 26,000,000
	Total	Rs. 997,400,000

Suresh Raina Career Statistics

Suresh Raina has made a name for himself with his exceptional batting and fielding style. Mentioned below are the important details to know about him:

Competition	Test	ODI	T20I	FC
Matches	18	226	78	109
Runs scored	768	5,615	1,605 6,871
Batting average	26.48	35.31	29.18	42.15
100s/50s	1/7	5/36	1/5	14/45
Top score	120	116	101	204
Balls bowled	1,041	2,126	349	3,457
Wickets	13	36	13	41
Bowling average	46.38	50.30	34.00	41.97
5 wickets in innings	0	0	0	0
10 wickets in match	0	0	0	0
Best bowling	2/1	3/34	2/6	3/31
Catches/stumpings	23/–	102/–	42/–	118/–

Suresh Raina Cricket Career

Suresh Raina has also served as the captain of the Indian National team and is the second-youngest player ever to captain India. He is also the first Indian batsman to hit a century in all three cricket formats of International cricket. Riana was awarded the international cap at the age of 19 against Sri Lanka after his performances in the 2004 U-19 World Cup and U-19 Asia cup.

Raina has been a key player for Chennai Super Kings. For the 10th season of IPL, Raina played for Gujarat Lions and scored 442 runs for the team. His consistent and aggressive batting skills have helped the team to reach heights. Raina is also the first Indian cricketer to have scored a century in the T20I format. He scored 101 against South Africa at the 2010 World Twenty20i in West Indies. At the age of 23, He went on to become the captain for India in the T20I format. He also became the second-youngest player to lead India. The other youngest player was Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi who became a captain at 21.

Raina also holds the record for scoring the most runs in an IPL career. He has 3699 runs under his belt with 132 matches played. This also includes a 25 half-centuries and the highest score of 100 not out. Raina also holds the record for having played the most number of One Day International (ODI) cricket before making a test debut. He also holds the record for the most number of catches in IPL with 102 catches under his belt.

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