Rinku Singh: Stats & IPL 2026 Price
Contract Summary & Net Worth
2026 CycleBatting Record: Career Statistics & Format Splits
All Formats| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL Career (KKR/KXIP) | 73 | 64 | 1394 | 83* | 34 | 146 | 0 | 6 | 67 |
| T20 Internationals | 45 | 34 | 665 | 69* | 39.11 | 165.25 | 0 | 3 | 36 |
| Ranji Trophy (First Class) | 52 | 75 | 3677 | 176 | 59.3 | 70.15 | 9 | 22 | 82 |
| Vijay Hazare (List A UP) | 55 | 50 | 1844 | 104 | 49.83 | 94.2 | 1 | 17 | 45 |
| One Day Internationals | 2 | 2 | 55 | 38 | 27.5 | 85.93 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Death-Overs Batting: Rinku Singh Finishing Records
59.30 FC Avg · 188.6 Death SRRinku Singh holds the IPL all-time record for chasing 29 runs in the 20th over with 5 consecutive sixes off Yash Dayal, anchoring Kolkata Knight Riders as their premier death-overs finisher.
IPL Contract History & Retainer Trajectory
Total: ₹33.65 Cr| Season | Team | Price (INR) | Acquisition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KKR | ₹13.00 Cr | Retained |
| 2025 | KKR | ₹13.00 Cr | Retained |
| 2024 | KKR | ₹0.55 Cr | Retained |
| 2023 | KKR | ₹0.55 Cr | Retained |
| 2022 | KKR | ₹0.55 Cr | Auction Bid |
| 2021 | KKR | ₹0.80 Cr | Retained |
| 2020 | KKR | ₹0.80 Cr | Retained |
| 2019 | KKR | ₹0.80 Cr | Retained |
| 2018 | KKR | ₹0.80 Cr | Auction Bid |
| 2017 | KXIP | ₹0.10 Cr | Auction Bid |
Rinku Singh is Kolkata Knight Riders' #1 retained Indian batter at ₹13.00 Crore, jumping 23.6x from his prior ₹55 Lakh contract. Holder of the historic 5 consecutive sixes IPL chase record and an elite 59.30 First-Class average, Rinku commands an estimated net worth of ₹25 Crore INR.
Match Highlights & Milestones
Quantitative boundary scoring, match-winning milestones, and career records across all formats.
Iconic Innings
4 Knocks| Fixture | Score | Boundaries | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad) Apr 09, 2023·IPL 2023 League | 48*21b | 1×4s·6×6s | 228.57 |
Historic 5 consecutive sixes in final over off Yash Dayal to chase 29 runs. | |||
vs Sri Lanka (Pallekele) Jul 30, 2024·T20I Bilateral | 2/3 & 1*1.0 ov | 0×4s·0×6s | 3.00 Econ |
Defended 9 runs in 19th over taking 2 wickets to force winning super-over. | |||
vs South Africa (Gqeberha) Dec 12, 2023·T20I Bilateral | 68*39b | 9×4s·2×6s | 174.35 |
Maiden T20I half-century counter-attacking against Rabada and Jansen. | |||
vs Afghanistan (Bengaluru) Jan 17, 2024·T20I Bilateral | 69*39b | 2×4s·6×6s | 176.92 |
Unbeaten 190-run partnership with Rohit Sharma from 22/4 collapse. | |||
Career Benchmarks & Records
Certified RecordsChased 29 runs off Yash Dayal with 5 consecutive maximums in the final over, an all-time tournament record.
Anchored Kolkata Knight Riders' middle order throughout the 2024 campaign to lift the IPL trophy at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Forged an unbroken 190-run partnership with Rohit Sharma against Afghanistan in Bengaluru after walking in at 22/4.
Rinku Singh Bio & Mentors
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Frequently Asked Questions
8 Questions AnsweredWho is Rinku Singh’s wife, fiancée, or partner?
Rinku Singh is not married. Public attention followed reports confirming his engagement to Priya Saroj, a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) representing Machhlishahr, Uttar Pradesh. The couple plans to wed following their professional cricket and political commitments.
What is Rinku Singh’s father’s name and background?
Rinku Singh’s father is Khanchand Singh. For over three decades, Khanchand delivered LPG cooking gas cylinders on a bicycle across Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh to sustain his family of seven, instilling in Rinku relentless grit and humility.
What is Rinku Singh’s IPL 2026 price and KKR salary?
Rinku Singh was retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as their #1 retention for IPL 2026 at ₹13.00 Crore INR. This represented an extraordinary 2,263% increase from his prior salary of ₹55 Lakh.
What is Rinku Singh’s height in feet and physical stature?
Rinku Singh stands 5 ft 5 in (166 cm) tall and weighs approximately 65 kg (143 lbs). His low center of gravity and powerful forearms generate immense rotational bat speed for finishing games.
What is Rinku Singh’s age and birthday?
Rinku Singh was born on October 12, 1997, making him 28 years old (entering his 29th year in 2026). He made his List A debut for Uttar Pradesh at age 16.
What is Rinku Singh’s connection to WWE?
Cricketer Rinku Singh is distinct from Rinku Rajput (ring name 'Veer Mahaan'), the former Indian professional baseball pitcher who joined WWE wrestling.
What caste and community does Rinku Singh belong to?
Rinku Singh belongs to the Lodhi Rajput community from western Uttar Pradesh.
Why was Rinku Singh in the news recently?
In February 2026, Rinku Singh temporarily stepped away from India's national training camp to attend to a medical emergency after his father Khanchand Singh was admitted to hospital in Greater Noida. Rinku rejoined the squad once his father's condition stabilized.
Physical Attributes & Equipment
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