Despite Cameron Green's record INR 25.20 crore bid for IPL 2026, Matheesha Pathirana's INR 18 crore purchase might result in him taking home more money. IPL rules cap overseas player salaries at INR 18 crore, with excess amounts going to a BCCI welfare fund. Both players could effectively earn INR 18 crore from their IPL franchises. However, after accounting for Indian withholding tax (approximately 28.5% on INR 18 crore) and potential home country taxes, Pathirana may end up with a larger net income than Green.