Vaibhav Arora continues to be an important part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) setup heading into IPL 2026. Known for his swing, sharp seam movement, and ability to take early wickets, the right-arm fast bowler has shown steady improvement across seasons.
KKR retained him for the 2026 season at a price of ₹1.80 Crore, showing their trust in his growth as a consistent powerplay and middle-overs bowler.
Vaibhav Arora IPL 2026 Price & Team
| IPL Season | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | ₹1.80 Crore |
| 2025 | KKR | ₹1.80 Crore |
| 2024 | KKR | ₹60 Lakh |
| 2023 | KKR | ₹60 Lakh |
| 2022 | Punjab Kings | ₹2 Crore |
| 2021 | KKR | ₹20 Lakh |
Read more: – IPL 2026 Released Players List
Vaibhav Arora Player Profile
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Vaibhav Arora |
| Date of Birth | 14 December 1997 |
| Age (2026) | 28 Years |
| Role | Fast Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Fast Seam |
| IPL Debut | 2022 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Current IPL Team | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
Vaibhav Arora IPL Career Summary
Despite limited batting contributions, Vaibhav Arora has made his mark with the ball. His ability to extract bounce and seam movement makes him a dependable option in the KKR bowling lineup.
Overall IPL Batting Stats
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 9 | 2 | 2.25 | 37.50 | 0 | 0 |
Overall IPL Bowling Stats
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Average | Economy | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 106.2 | 1016 | 36 | 28.22 | 9.55 | 3/27 |
IPL Season-by-Season Bowling Performance
2025 Season
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 42.3 | 430 | 17 | 25.29 | 10.12 | 3/29 |
2024 Season
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 30 | 276 | 11 | 25.09 | 9.20 | 3/27 |
2023 Season
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 16 | 146 | 5 | 29.20 | 9.13 | 2/30 |
2022 Season
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17.5 | 164 | 3 | 54.67 | 9.20 | 2/21 |
Vaibhav Arora – Last 10 IPL Bowling Performances
| Match No. | Opponent | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Match 68 | vs SRH | 1/39 |
| Match 57 | vs CSK | 3/48 |
| Match 53 | vs RR | 1/50 |
| Match 48 | vs DC | 1/19 |
| Match 44 | vs PBKS | 2/34 |
| Match 39 | vs GT | 1/44 |
| Match 31 | vs PBKS | 1/26 |
| Match 25 | vs CSK | 1/31 |
| Match 19 | vs LSG | 0/35 |
| Match 15 | vs SRH | 3/29 |
Arora’s best spells came against CSK (3/48) and SRH (3/29), which highlighted his wicket-taking ability even on flat surfaces.
Vaibhav Arora IPL Career Records & Highlights
Key Records
- Best Bowling Figures: 3/27
- Career Wickets: 36
- Consistent powerplay wicket-taker for KKR
- Known for swing & sharp seam movement
- Trusted by KKR in big matches
Strengths
- Moves the ball both ways
- Effective bouncers
- Good control in powerplay overs
- Can bowl impact overs in mid-phase
Areas to Improve
- Death over consistency
- Economy under pressure
- Lower-order batting
IPL 2026 Expectations for Vaibhav Arora
KKR retained Arora for ₹1.80 Cr, expecting him to play a bigger role in their pace attack. With experience in 32 matches and steady wicket-taking form, he is likely to be used as:
- Powerplay bowler
- Middle-overs enforcer
- Partner to senior fast bowlers
If he continues to deliver impactful spells, he could become one of KKR’s most reliable Indian pacers in 2026.
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Conclusion
Vaibhav Arora has steadily grown into a dependable pacer for Kolkata Knight Riders. His ability to swing the ball, take early wickets, and deliver impactful spells makes him an asset for IPL 2026.
KKR’s decision to retain him once again shows their confidence in his long-term potential. With more experience and consistent performances, Arora is set to play a key role in KKR’s bowling plans.
