With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, which marks the 16th edition of the tournament, in full swing, find out what is the salary of cheerleaders per match, their perks and benefits, selection process, and name list
The IPL is arguably one of the most highly-anticipated cricket tournaments across the world, featuring national and international players competing to win the IPL trophy and cash prizes.
IPL cheerleaders salary per match and name list 2023
Most Beautiful Cheerleaders In IPL 2023
- Paula Abdul, Los Angeles Lakers, Van Nuys High School
- Christina Aguilera, North Allegheny Intermediate High Schoo
- Jill Belland, Calgary Stampeders
- Sandra Bullock, Washington-Lee High School
- Hilarie Burton, Park View High School
- George W. Bush, Phillips Academy
- Charisma Carpenter, San Diego Chargers
- Katie Couric University of Virginia
- Miley Cyrus
- Cameron Diaz, Long Beach Polytechnic High School
- Kirsten Dunst
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Shannon Elizabeth
- Jaime Espinal, University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón
- Jennie Garth, Sunburst Middle School
- Jenilee Harrison, Los Angeles Rams
- Brooke Hogan, Clearwater Central Catholic
- Arielle Kebbel, Winter Park High School
- Stacy Keibler, Baltimore Ravens
- Megyn Kelly
- Ali Landry
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Blake Lively, Burbank High School
- Eva Longoria, Roy Miller High School
- Madonna, Rochester Adams High School
- Steve Martin
- Karen McDougal, River Valley High School
- Mandy Moore, Pop Warner
- Rick Perry, Texas A&M University Yell Leader
- Kelly Ripa
- Mitt Romney, Cranbrook School
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harvard
- Jessica Simpson, Richardson North Junior High School
- Phyllis Smith, actress on The Office (US version), St Louis Cardinals football
- Aaron Spelling, Southern Methodist University
- Laura Vikmanis, Cincinnati Ben-Gals – an Oldest cheerleader in the NFL
- Reese Witherspoon, Montgomery Bell Academy
- Renée Zellweger, Katy High School
📰| The KKR cheerleaders get ₹25,000 for each match. This is highest among the ten franchises.
(via AnandaBazarPatrika) pic.twitter.com/hilSYqOHbA
— KnightRidersXtra (@KRxtra) April 2, 2023
Cheerleaders reaction when Nehal Wadhera got out. She is new Mumbai Indians fan ❤️#LSGvsMI #MIvsLSG pic.twitter.com/bgHKoHmPRI
— Vikram Rajput (@iVikramRajput) May 16, 2023
Sigma Male DUBE smashing KKR Cheerleaders 😼🤣#CSKvsKKR pic.twitter.com/2L9XqIkXIn
— GURI CHAUDHARY (@GuriChaudhary77) May 14, 2023
Aside from the cricketers and the BCCI, the cheerleaders also get to earn whopping amounts during the event.
Role of IPL cheerleaders
Following a hiatus due to Covid-19 protocols, the IPL cheerleaders are finally back in this year’s edition of the IPL. The role of an IPL cheerleader is to keep the crowd entertained and on their feet through their performances whenever a player hits a four or six or takes a wicket. Aside from that, they also put up various performances during drinks and inning breaks to keep the energy in the stadium high.
Salary of cheerleaders per match in IPL 2023
According to various reports, teams like CSK, Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals pay their cheerleaders a salary of over ₹12,000 per match. Meanwhile, other reports state that the average salary for an IPL cheerleader ranges between ₹14,000 to ₹17,000 per match.
Some teams like the Mumbai Indians and RCB pay their cheerleaders approximately ₹20,000. The highest-paid cheerleaders in IPL 2023 are from KKR, who get paid around ₹24,000 per match. Aside from their base salary, cheerleaders also receive a bonus depending on their performances. They also receive a bonus if their team wins the match.
Other perks and benefits
Apart from their salary, cheerleaders also get different benefits and perks. Cheerleaders get luxury accommodation, food per diem, and other various facilities throughout their stay in India.
IPL 2023 IPL cheerleaders selection process
The IPL cheerleader selection process is quite difficult and features a series of interviews and written evaluations. IPL cheerleaders should also have prior experience in dancing, modelling, and performing in front of large crowds. Preference is also given to cheerleaders who are part of a group or are auditioning as a group. Besides that, cheerleaders also need to have a performance ready whenever they audition for the part of an IPL cheerleader.
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