Kuldeep Sen walked into the IPL in 2022 with something you cannot coach: genuine pace. Rajasthan Royals picked up the Madhya Pradesh quick for his base price of twenty lakh rupees, and within weeks he was defending 15 runs in the final over against seasoned finishers and ripping through batting lineups with figures of 4 for 20. His first season promised a long career as one of India’s fastest domestic bowlers.
That career has not followed the script. Injuries cut his 2023 season down to two matches and ended his 2024 campaign mid-tournament. Punjab Kings bought him for eighty lakh rupees at the 2025 mega auction, but he did not play a single game that year, and after returning to Rajasthan Royals for seventy-five lakh at the 2026 mini-auction he once again went through the entire season without bowling a ball. His IPL story is currently one of 12 matches, 14 wickets, and a long fight with his own body.
This page covers Kuldeep Sen’s complete IPL record: season-by-season numbers for 2022 to 2026, his auction price history, and where he stands ahead of IPL 2027.
Kuldeep Sen IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kuldeep Rampal Sen |
| IPL Debut | 2022, Rajasthan Royals |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Current IPL Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| IPL Matches | 12 |
| IPL Runs | 0 |
| Highest Score | 0* |
| IPL Wickets | 14 |
| Best Bowling | 4/20 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Kuldeep Sen?
Kuldeep Sen is a right-arm fast bowler from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, born on 22 October 1996. He bowls at speeds that regularly touch 140 kmph and above, and he made his first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, where he finished as one of the team’s leading wicket-takers. His domestic consistency earned him an IPL contract with Rajasthan Royals in 2022.
The same year he broke into the IPL, Sen also played his first and so far only match for India: an ODI against Bangladesh at Mirpur in December 2022, where he took 2 for 37 from five overs. Back and knee injuries have since kept him out of the international frame and, crucially, out of most of the last three IPL seasons.
Kuldeep Sen IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | Played 7 matches |
| 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | Played 2 matches |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Played 3 matches |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | Squad member, did not play |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | Squad member, did not play |
| 2027 | – | Not officially confirmed |
Sen’s franchise journey has been unusually circular: three seasons with Rajasthan Royals, a one-year stop at Punjab Kings in 2025 where he never made the playing eleven, and then back to Rajasthan at the 2026 mini-auction. His last actual IPL appearance came in April 2024.
Kuldeep Sen IPL 2024 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 6 | 3/41 | 20.33 | 10.17 | 12.00 |
Three games was all Rajasthan got out of him in 2024 before a knee injury ended his tournament, yet those three games were the most efficient of his IPL career. Six wickets at an average of 20.33 and a strike rate of 12 balls per wicket showed what he can do when his body allows him a run of matches. His final appearance, on 16 April 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, produced figures of 2 for 46.
Kuldeep Sen IPL 2025 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
After Punjab Kings outbid Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings to sign him for eighty lakh rupees at the 2025 mega auction, Sen was expected to strengthen their domestic pace options. He never got on the field. Combination issues and a squad already deep in Indian quicks meant he went through the entire IPL 2025 season without a single appearance.
Kuldeep Sen IPL 2026 Stats
| Mat | Overs | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Rajasthan bought him back at the 2026 mini-auction for seventy-five lakh rupees, but injuries again decided the story. Sen did not bowl a single ball in the 2026 campaign, missing a second successive IPL season entirely. With Sanju Samson departing and new arrivals like Ravindra Jadeja reshaping the Rajasthan squad, game time for an injury-prone backup quick was always going to be hard to find.
Kuldeep Sen IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started.
Kuldeep Sen IPL 2027 Team and Price
As of October 2026, there has been no official announcement about Kuldeep Sen’s IPL 2027 team or price. Retention decisions for the 2027 season have not been formally confirmed, and the next auction has not taken place.
Media reports tracking Rajasthan Royals’ squad planning have listed Sen, bought for seventy-five lakh rupees in 2026 and yet to bowl a ball for the franchise since his return, among the players the Royals could release before the next auction. That is reported speculation, not an official decision. If released, he would enter the auction pool; if retained, his price would remain at the seventy-five lakh figure Rajasthan paid at the 2026 mini-auction. This page will be updated when the IPL 2027 retention deadline announcements are confirmed.
Kuldeep Sen IPL Career Batting Stats
| Mat | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | – | – | 0 | 0 |
Sen is a specialist bowler who has faced barely any balls in the IPL. He has one not-out innings and has not scored a run in the league. He has taken four catches in the field.
Kuldeep Sen IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Mat | Overs | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 40.1 | 14 | 4/20 | 27.64 | 9.63 | 17.21 | 1 |
Kuldeep Sen IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | RR | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0* | – | – | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9.42 |
| 2023 | RR | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10.17 |
| 2024 | RR | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10.17 |
| 2025 | PBKS | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 | RR | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Kuldeep Sen IPL Highest Score
Kuldeep Sen’s highest IPL score is 0 not out. As a tail-end fast bowler he has batted just once in 12 IPL matches, and batting figures have never been part of his value to any franchise.
Kuldeep Sen IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Sen’s standout bowling performance remains his 4 for 20 in IPL 2022, the only four-wicket haul of his IPL career. Across 12 matches he has taken 14 wickets at a strike rate of 17.21, which is a genuinely good wicket-taking rate for a young quick. The concern has always been his economy rate: 9.63 runs per over across his career, rising to 10.17 in his injury-shortened 2024 season. For a bowler whose pace is his calling card, that economy line is the number franchises weigh most carefully.
Kuldeep Sen IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹20 lakh | Auction |
| 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹20 lakh | Retained |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹20 lakh | Retained |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | ₹80 lakh | Auction |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | ₹75 lakh | Auction (mini-auction) |
| 2027 | – | – | Not officially confirmed |
The price trend tells its own story. Three years at a flat twenty lakh with Rajasthan, then a jump to eighty lakh at the 2025 mega auction when Punjab Kings — who had Arshdeep Singh leading their pace unit — decided his raw pace was worth the bid war. Rajasthan then brought him back for seventy-five lakh at the 2026 mini-auction. Franchises keep betting on the pace; the injuries are the reason he has never repaid the bet.
Kuldeep Sen IPL Records and Achievements
- Best IPL bowling figures of 4/20 in his debut season (2022).
- One four-wicket haul in 12 IPL matches.
- Defended 15 runs in the final over to win a match for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022.
- Earned an India ODI cap in December 2022 on the back of his debut IPL season, taking 2/37 against Bangladesh at Mirpur.
- Best single-season IPL average: 20.33 across three matches in 2024.
Kuldeep Sen’s IPL Performance Analysis
The numbers describe a career split in two: a debut season with real promise and everything after it. In 2022, eight wickets in seven matches at an economy of 9.42 was a respectable return for a twenty-five-year-old quick thrown into powerplay and death overs. His 2024 burst was even better on a per-match basis — six wickets in three games at 20.33 — which is exactly the kind of strike rate that keeps franchises interested.
But the strike rate sits next to an economy rate of 9.63 across his career, and the real problem is availability, not quality. Twelve matches in five seasons, with two full seasons (2025 and 2026) lost entirely to injury and squad combinations, means he has bowled barely forty overs of IPL cricket. For a bowler, rhythm comes from overs, and Sen has never had enough of them. Whether he gets more will depend on two things he cannot fully control: staying fit and finding a franchise willing to pay for pace that has not been seen on an IPL field since April 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kuldeep Sen’s IPL 2027 team?
Not officially confirmed. As of October 2026, Rajasthan Royals have not announced their 2027 retentions. Sen returned to Rajasthan at the 2026 mini-auction for seventy-five lakh rupees but did not play a single game, and media reports list him as a possible release candidate.
How many wickets has Kuldeep Sen taken in the IPL?
14 wickets in 12 matches, at an average of 27.64, an economy rate of 9.63, and a strike rate of 17.21.
What is Kuldeep Sen’s best bowling in the IPL?
4 for 20, taken in his debut season of IPL 2022.
What was Kuldeep Sen’s price in the IPL 2025 auction?
₹80 lakh. Punjab Kings bought him at the 2025 mega auction after a bidding contest with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
Why did Kuldeep Sen miss IPL 2025 and 2026?
In 2025, he was in the Punjab Kings squad but did not feature in a single match. In 2026, after Rajasthan bought him back, injuries kept him out of the entire campaign. He has a long history of back and knee problems dating back to 2023.
Has Kuldeep Sen played for India?
Yes, one ODI: against Bangladesh at Mirpur in December 2022, where he took 2 for 37 in five overs. He has not played for India again since.
Which teams has Kuldeep Sen played for in the IPL?
Rajasthan Royals (2022-2024 and 2026) and Punjab Kings (2025). He has played matches only for Rajasthan Royals.
What is Kuldeep Sen’s IPL bowling economy rate?
9.63 runs per over across his 12-match IPL career, with 2022 (9.42) his most economical season.
Sources and Data Notes
Season-by-season and career figures are drawn from MyKhel, UCCricket, and AdvanceCricket, with auction details cross-checked against the Punjab Kings official site and Khel Now’s 2026 mini-auction squad reporting, and 2026-27 squad coverage from SportsYaari. Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed.
Statistics updated through: 18 October 2026
