IPL cheerleaders' income will surprise you

Cheerleaders returned to the IPL this season after being absent for a few seasons due to Covid guidelines.

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The IPL cheerleaders are paid between ₹14,000- ₹17,000 per match, according to DNA, citing media reports and sources.

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According to cricfacts, teams such as CSK, Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals pay their cheerleaders more than ₹12,000 per match.

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Teams like Mumbai Indians and RCB pay them approximately ₹20,000.

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Cheerleaders from KKR are the highest paid, earning around ₹24,000 per year.

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