KS Bharat first made into the IPL in the year 2015. Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) acquired him as an uncapped player for a price of INR 10 lakh. Sharing the dressing room with seasoned Indian and international players was an invaluable experience for Bharat. However, KS Bharat didn’t get a chance to play in the XI and was subsequently released from the Delhi Daredevils squad. Consequently, he didn’t feature in the IPL between 2016 and 2020.
In 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore‘s scouting team identified Bharat’s potential and acquired him at the IPL Auction. He played some crucial knocks for the team, including a match-winning last-ball six against Delhi Capitals. However, despite his contributions, Srikar Bharat was released from the squad before the 2022 IPL Mega Auction.
| Full Name | Kona Srikar Bharat |
| Date of Birth | 03 October, 1993 |
| Nationality, Hometown | Indian, Vishakhapatnam |
| Debut Year in IPL | 2021 |
| Teams Played | Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals |
| Current Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | – |
KS Bharat IPL Salary
KS Bharat’s IPL career began with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2015, where he was picked up for a modest INR 10 lakh. After a gap, he returned to the IPL in 2021, joining the Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 20 lakh. While his stint with them was brief, his performance was promising. KS Bharat was then released by Royal Challengers Bangalore and acquired by Delhi Capitals in the 2022 auction at a significantly higher price of INR 2 crore. In 2023, he moved to the Gujarat Titans for INR 1.2 crore and most recently, KS Bharat was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders for an IPL salary INR 50 lakh at the 2024 auction.
| YEAR | SALARY | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10,00,000 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2021 | 20,00,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2022 | 2,00,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2023 | 1,20,00,000 | Gujarat Giants |
| 2024 | 5,000,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
KS Bharat IPL Stats
Batting
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | DC | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4.00 | 114.29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | RCB | 8 | 191 | 78* | 38.20 | 122.43 | 0 | 1 |
