Marco Jansen arrived in the IPL the hard way, announcing himself on debut with a spell that brought down Glenn Maxwell. Since that 2021 night for Mumbai Indians, the 6-foot-8-inch South African left-armer has built a reputation as one of the tallest and most awkward fast bowlers in the tournament, while his lower-order hitting has turned him into a genuine all-round option. This page brings together Marco Jansen IPL stats across every season of his career, from his two-game start with Mumbai Indians through three seasons at Sunrisers Hyderabad to his move to Punjab Kings, where he played a part in their run to the 2025 final.
Across 48 IPL matches, Jansen has taken 45 wickets at an average of 36.27 with a career-best 3 for 17, and scored 192 runs at a strike rate above 110. His 2025 campaign with Punjab Kings was his best in the league: 16 wickets in 14 matches alongside career-best returns with the bat. This article covers his season-by-season numbers, auction price history from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 7 crore, and what is officially confirmed about his IPL 2027 team and price.
Marco Jansen IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marco Jansen |
| IPL Debut | 2021 (Mumbai Indians) |
| Role | All-rounder (left-arm fast-bowling) |
| Batting Style | Left-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm fast |
| Nationality | South Africa |
| Current IPL Team | Punjab Kings |
| IPL Matches | 48 |
| IPL Runs | 192 |
| Highest Score | 34* |
| IPL Wickets | 45 |
| Best Bowling | 3/17 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Marco Jansen?
Marco Jansen was born on 1 May 2000 in South Africa and grew up alongside his twin brother Duan, who also plays professional cricket. At 206 cm (6 feet 8 inches), he is among the tallest bowlers in world cricket, generating steep bounce that has troubled batters since his teenage years. He first caught the wider cricketing world’s attention in early 2018, when, at 17, he and his brother were invited to bowl to the touring India side in the nets in Johannesburg and Jansen repeatedly beat Virat Kohli’s outside edge.
Mumbai Indians signed him for Rs 20 lakh in 2021, and his international career took off the same year with a Test debut against India at Centurion in December 2021. Jansen has since become a regular across formats for South Africa, playing a part in their 2025 World Test Championship triumph, where he took four wickets in the final. In the IPL, franchises value the rarity of his left-arm angle at genuine pace, especially under lights, and his clean lower-order striking gives his teams batting depth.
Marco Jansen IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mumbai Indians | Auction signing (Rs 20 lakh) |
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mega auction signing (Rs 4.20 crore) |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Retained (Rs 4.20 crore) |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Retained (Rs 4.20 crore) |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | Mega auction signing (Rs 7 crore) |
| 2026 | Punjab Kings | Retained (Rs 7 crore) |
Jansen’s IPL journey has three clear chapters. Mumbai Indians picked him up cheaply in 2021 after tracking him for two years, and Sunrisers Hyderabad spent Rs 4.20 crore on him in the 2022 mega auction, retaining him through 2024. After a lean 2024, SRH let him go, and Punjab Kings won a bidding war for him in the 2025 mega auction at Rs 7 crore. He repaid that faith with his best season to date and was retained for 2026.
Marco Jansen IPL 2024 Stats
| Category | Figures |
|---|---|
| Matches | 3 |
| Runs | 18 |
| Highest Score | 17 |
| Batting Average | 18.00 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 138.46 |
| Wickets | 1 |
| Best Bowling | 1/45 |
| Bowling Average | 129.00 |
| Economy Rate | 12.90 |
Jansen’s 2024 season with Sunrisers Hyderabad was his least productive in the league. Limited to just three matches, he went wicketless in two of them and leaked runs at nearly 13 an over. With the bat he made 18 runs in his limited chances. That thin campaign was the main reason SRH did not carry him into the 2025 mega auction pool on a high salary, though Punjab Kings clearly believed the season was an outlier rather than a trend.
Marco Jansen IPL 2025 Stats
| Category | Figures |
|---|---|
| Matches | 14 |
| Runs | 75 |
| Highest Score | 34* |
| Batting Average | 18.75 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 119.05 |
| Wickets | 16 |
| Best Bowling | 3/17 |
| Bowling Average | 27.13 |
| Economy Rate | 9.20 |
His first season with Punjab Kings was his breakthrough as a regular starter. Bowling with the new ball and through the middle overs, Jansen took 16 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 27.13, the best figures and best returns of his IPL career. His career-best 3 for 17 came during this campaign, and his unbeaten 34 with the bat was his highest IPL score. Operating under captain Shreyas Iyer, he shared the new-ball workload with Arshdeep Singh and played a role in Punjab Kings’ run to the 2025 final, their first appearance in a title decider since 2014.
Marco Jansen IPL 2026 Stats
| Category | Figures |
|---|---|
| Matches | 13 |
| Runs | 51 |
| Highest Score | 20 |
| Batting Average | 12.75 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 113.33 |
| Wickets | 9 |
| Best Bowling | 2/33 |
| Bowling Average | 53.67 |
| Economy Rate | 10.20 |
Jansen’s 2026 season was a step back from 2025. He took 9 wickets in 13 matches, with his economy rate climbing to 10.20 and his bowling average ballooning to 53.67. He remained a fixture in the attack, bowling alongside Yuzvendra Chahal and Vyshak Vijaykumar, but the breakthrough spells did not arrive and his best figures were 2 for 33. With the bat he managed 51 runs across the season. Punjab Kings finished fifth with 15 points and missed the playoffs, and Jansen’s mixed returns left his place in the 2027 squad as a genuine talking point.
Marco Jansen IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. No ball has been bowled in the 2027 edition of the tournament, so there are no official figures for runs, wickets, or any other category for Marco Jansen in IPL 2027. This section will be updated once the season begins and official numbers are published.
Marco Jansen IPL 2027 Team and Price
Marco Jansen’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. He was retained by Punjab Kings for the 2026 season at Rs 7 crore, the fee they paid for him in the 2025 mega auction. Whether PBKS retain him again ahead of IPL 2027 has not been announced; some media discussion has included him among the players the franchise could consider releasing after his 2026 economy rate of 10.20, but that remains speculation until the official retention lists are published. Fans should follow the official IPL 2027 retention rules and deadlines for confirmed updates.
Marco Jansen IPL Career Batting Stats
| Season | M | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0* | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 9 | 8* | 9.00 | 128.57 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 39 | 17* | 13.00 | 90.70 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 18.00 | 138.46 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 75 | 34* | 18.75 | 119.05 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 13 | 51 | 20 | 12.75 | 113.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 48 | 192 | 34* | 12.80 | 110.34 | 0 | 0 |
Marco Jansen IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Season | M | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 6.0 | 45 | 2 | 2/28 | 22.50 | 7.50 |
| 2022 | 8 | 32.0 | 274 | 7 | 3/25 | 39.14 | 8.56 |
| 2023 | 8 | 27.0 | 267 | 10 | 2/16 | 26.70 | 9.89 |
| 2024 | 3 | 10.0 | 129 | 1 | 1/45 | 129.00 | 12.90 |
| 2025 | 14 | 47.1 | 434 | 16 | 3/17 | 27.13 | 9.20 |
| 2026 | 13 | 47.2 | 483 | 9 | 2/33 | 53.67 | 10.20 |
| Career | 48 | 169.3 | 1632 | 45 | 3/17 | 36.27 | 9.63 |
Marco Jansen IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | MI | 2 | – | 0 | 0* | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.50 |
| 2022 | SRH | 8 | – | 9 | 8* | 9.00 | 128.57 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8.56 |
| 2023 | SRH | 8 | – | 39 | 17* | 13.00 | 90.70 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9.89 |
| 2024 | SRH | 3 | – | 18 | 17 | 18.00 | 138.46 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.90 |
| 2025 | PBKS | 14 | – | 75 | 34* | 18.75 | 119.05 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 9.20 |
| 2026 | PBKS | 13 | – | 51 | 20 | 12.75 | 113.33 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10.20 |
| Career | – | 48 | 26 | 192 | 34* | 12.80 | 110.34 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 9.63 |
Marco Jansen IPL Highest Score
Marco Jansen’s highest IPL score is 34 not out, achieved during the 2025 season for Punjab Kings. It was part of his career-best campaign with the bat, in which he scored 75 runs across the season at a strike rate of 119.05. His next-best effort was 20 for Punjab Kings in 2026. His scores underline his role: a lower-order hitter who contributes useful late runs rather than building long innings.
Marco Jansen IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Jansen has taken 45 wickets in 48 IPL matches, with his best bowling figures of 3 for 17 coming in the 2025 season. That year he finished with 16 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 27.13, his most productive IPL campaign. His next-best seasonal returns were 10 wickets in 2023 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, including best figures of 2 for 16, and 7 wickets in 2022. He has never taken four or more wickets in an IPL innings, which keeps his wicket-taking bests modest for a bowler of his pedigree.
Marco Jansen IPL Batting Records
Jansen holds no major IPL batting records. His career batting figures of 192 runs with a highest score of 34 not out reflect his role as a bowling all-rounder who bats low in the order. He has never scored an IPL fifty, and his best season with the bat remains 2025, when he made 75 runs for Punjab Kings.
Marco Jansen IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price (INR) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 20 lakh | Auction signing |
| 2022 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 4.20 crore | Mega auction signing |
| 2023 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 4.20 crore | Retained |
| 2024 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rs 4.20 crore | Retained |
| 2025 | Punjab Kings | Rs 7 crore | Mega auction signing |
| 2026 | Punjab Kings | Rs 7 crore | Retained |
Marco Jansen IPL Records and Achievements
- Took 2 for 28 on IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2021, dismissing Glenn Maxwell.
- Career-best season in 2025 with Punjab Kings: 16 wickets in 14 matches, the highest tally of his IPL career, with best figures of 3 for 17.
- Played a role in Punjab Kings’ run to the 2025 IPL final, the franchise’s first final appearance since 2014.
- Part of South Africa’s 2025 World Test Championship-winning squad, taking four wickets in the final.
- Has grown in value from Rs 20 lakh in 2021 to Rs 7 crore in the 2025 mega auction.
Marco Jansen’s IPL Performance Analysis
The numbers tell the story of a bowler whose IPL career has swung with form and faith. His 2023 season for Sunrisers Hyderabad (10 wickets at 26.70) showed what the left-arm angle could do over a full campaign, yet a three-match 2024 with a 12.90 economy rate saw his standing collapse and his retention value questioned. Punjab Kings’ Rs 7 crore punt in the 2025 mega auction was rewarded with his career-best 16-wicket season at an average of 27.13, which pulled his career economy rate back under 10.
The concern is what followed: 2026 brought just 9 wickets at an average of 53.67 and an economy rate of 10.20, the worst of his six seasons. Tall left-arm quicks often take time to settle their lengths in the IPL’s short boundaries, and Jansen’s 2026 suggests a bowler whose variations were found out when batters targeted him in the middle overs. His batting has improved steadily though, from zero runs in 2021 to 75 in 2025, and his strike rate above 110 confirms he is a legitimate lower-order weapon. Whether Punjab Kings keep faith for 2027 will depend on whether they view 2026 as a blip against a longer pattern of growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marco Jansen’s IPL price?
Punjab Kings bought Marco Jansen for Rs 7 crore in the 2025 mega auction and retained him at that price for the 2026 season. He was earlier signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh in 2021 and by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 4.20 crore in the 2022 mega auction.
Which IPL teams has Marco Jansen played for?
Marco Jansen has played for Mumbai Indians (2021), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2022 to 2024), and Punjab Kings (2025 and 2026).
How many IPL wickets does Marco Jansen have?
Marco Jansen has taken 45 wickets in 48 IPL matches at an average of 36.27 and an economy rate of 9.63, with best figures of 3 for 17.
What are Marco Jansen’s best bowling figures in the IPL?
His career-best IPL figures are 3 for 17, recorded during the 2025 season for Punjab Kings. His best season return was 16 wickets in 14 matches in 2025.
What is Marco Jansen’s highest score in the IPL?
His highest IPL score is 34 not out, made for Punjab Kings in the 2025 season. He has scored 192 IPL runs at a strike rate of 110.34 and has not hit an IPL fifty.
What is Marco Jansen’s role in the IPL?
He is a bowling all-rounder: a left-arm fast bowler who opens or bowls through the middle overs, and a left-hand lower-order batter with a career IPL strike rate above 110.
How did Marco Jansen do on his IPL debut?
On his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2021, he took 2 for 28, including the wicket of Glenn Maxwell.
Will Marco Jansen play in IPL 2027?
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started, and his 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. He was retained by Punjab Kings for 2026 at Rs 7 crore, but any decision about the 2027 season will follow the official retention announcements.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics and player information in this article were checked against season-by-season IPL data tables (myKhel), IPL career profiles (cricfacts.com, possible11.com), career analysis (trendkut.com), the official IPL site for auction and team records, and official IPL match scorecards (Sportradar). 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
