IPL 2024 will be officiated by a total of 21 umpires with the umpire list now out
Cricket is more than just a sport in India; it’s a deeply felt emotion that unites millions of people from all walks of life. At the heart of this fervor lies the Indian Premier League (IPL), a phenomenon that has captured the imagination of cricket enthusiasts since its inception in 2008.
Even though there are several T20 tournaments worldwide, the Indian Premier League stands out from them and has been a shining star since the start. It has transformed the way cricket is played and viewed, and millions of fans worldwide now turn to it for their amusement.
IPL 2024 umpires list and salary fees of each umpire per match
As anticipation mounts for the 17th season of the IPL, set to commence on 22nd March, the stage is set for an electrifying showdown between the defending champions, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and the formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
The match will take place in Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, where MS Dhoni’s team will have the benefit of home field.
The excitement continues to unfold as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns in Mohali the following day, while the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) brace for a showdown against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Kolkata.
Later on, 24th March promises yet more thrilling encounters, with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) hosting the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur and the Gujarat Titans (GT) facing off against the star-studded Mumbai Indians (MI), led by the dynamic Hardik Pandya.
Despite the release of the schedule for only the first 21 matches, owing to the impending 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the fervent anticipation among fans remains undiminished. Passionate fans from all around the world are currently looking at every aspect of IPL 2024, including the umpires’ roster and compensation, demonstrating the league’s widespread appeal.
So, in this article, we will find out who will be officiating the matches of the IPL 2024, their experience, and how much they are getting from their job. Let’s check:
Who are the umpires for the IPL 2024?
The IPL 2024 will be officiated by a total of 21 umpires: 17 from India, 2 from Australia, and 1 each from New Zealand and England.
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— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 19, 2024
Anil Chaudhary and Nitin Menon, two well-known Indian umpires, have overseen 121 and 94 matches, respectively, making them the most experienced officials in the IPL going into IPL 2024. On the other hand, Rod Tucker, an Australian, is the longest-serving IPL umpire on record and will be presiding in his 17th season.
Elite Panel umpires receive a base salary of Rs 1,98,000 per match and also get a daily stipend of Rs 12,500 for each match they officiate.
| Umpire | Country | Match fee (INR) | Span | Matches officiated |
| Anil Chaudhary | India | 1.98 lakh | 2012-2023 | 121 |
| Nitin Menon | India | 1.98 lakh | 2016-2023 | 94 |
| Chris Gaffaney | New Zealand | 1.98 lakh | 2015-2023 | 77 |
| KN Ananthapadmanabhan | India | 1.98 lakh | 2016-2023 | 65 |
| Bruce Oxenford | Australia | 1.98 lakh | 2012-2023 | 64 |
| Rod Tucker | Australia | 1.98 lakh | 2011-2023 | 62 |
| Virender Sharma | India | 1.98 lakh | 2016-2023 | 56 |
| Yeshwant Barde | India | 1.98 lakh | 2017-2023 | 33 |
| Nand Kishore | India | 1.98 lakh | 2016-2023 | 31 |
| Ulhas Gandhe | India | 1.98 lakh | 2019-2023 | 23 |
| Jayaraman Madanagopal | India | 1.98 lakh | 2021-2023 | 20 |
| Michael Gough | England | 59,000 | 2021-2023 | 18 |
| Nikhil Patwardhan | India | 59,000 | 2022-2023 | 13 |
| Tapan Sharma | India | 59,000 | 2021-2023 | 13 |
| Saiyed Khalid | India | 59,000 | 2021-2023 | 12 |
| Navdeep Singh | India | 59,000 | 2021-2023 | 12 |
| Sadashiv Iyer | India | 59,000 | 2022-2023 | 12 |
| Rohan Pandit | India | 59,000 | 2022-2023 | 11 |
| Vinod Seshan | India | 59,000 | 2023-2023 | 7 |
| MV Saidarshan Kumar | India | 59,000 | 2023-2023 | 6 |
| Akshay Totre | India | 59,000 | 2023-2023 | 6 |
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