Rinku Singh is a very talented left-hand batsman. He is an Indian cricketer. He is currently playing for KKR in the Indian Premier League. He was born on 12th October 1997 in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is famous for the miracle inning of the last 5 consecutive sixes against Gujarat Giants on 9th April 2023.
Rinku Sing Early life
He belongs to a very poor family. His father Khanchandra Singh worked in an LPG distribution company. His mother’s name is Vina Devi. He is the 3rd sibling among 5 siblings.
Rinku Singh Biography (Wiki)
| Nickname | Rinku |
| Full Name | Rinku Khanchand Singh |
| Gender | Male |
| Age (As of 29th Jan 2024) | 26 years 3 months 17 days |
| Date of Birth | 12 October 1997 |
| Real Name | Rinku Khanchand Singh |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Father’s Name | Khanchandra Singh |
| Mother’s Name | Vina Devi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India |
The domestic career of Rinku Singh
He played for Uttar Pradesh. He represents UP Under-16, Under-19, and Under-23 levels. He also played for Central Zone at the Under-19 level. He started playing List A cricket in March 2014 for Uttar Pradesh at the tender age of 16 years. He debuts in first class on 5 November 2016. He scored 953 runs in ten matches in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy.
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | 5’ 5” (1.65 meter), In centimeters -165cm |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 Pound) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 10 |
Rinku Singh Net Worth 2024: What is Rinku’s annual income?
Rinku Singh Net Worth in 2024 is 7 crores INR. He is now become a new sensation after hitting Five consecutive sixes. Rinku Singh’s Net Worth is estimated at around 6.12 crores. His annual salary is ranging from 58.8 Lakh to 68.4 Lakh. These earnings come from the IPL franchise (KKR), BCCI (for domestic play), and endorsement.
How much salary does Rinku get from KKR?
He is earning from each match are 4.23 lakhs. Rinku also won several prize money.
Indian Premier League
He was bought by Punjab Kings in 2017 at 20 lakhs but not got the opportunity. He was then bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2018 IPL auction worth 80 lakhs. Since then, he is an integral part of KKR. He was not playing in 2021 due to an injury. But he was again bought by KKR in the auction for the 2022 Indian Premier League tournament. He got his first man of the match award against Rajasthan Royals for scoring 42 runs in 23 balls.
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Rinku Singh Miracle Innings
He achieved stardom on 9th April 2023 in an IPL match against GT. He scored 5 consecutive sixes and won the lost match for KKR.
Rinku Singh Career Stats
| FORMAT | Matches | Innings | NO | Runs | Highest | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| T20I | 2 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 38 | 38.00 | 180.95 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| FC | 42 | 63 | 11 | 3007 | 163* | 57.82 | 71.23 | 7 | 19 | 353 | 31 | 32 |
| List A | 55 | 50 | 13 | 1844 | 104 | 49.83 | 93.98 | 1 | 17 | 152 | 48 | 26 |
| T20 | 91 | 82 | 23 | 1806 | 79 | 30.61 | 141.53 | 0 | 10 | 141 | 83 | 48 |
Rinku Singh In IPL 2023
Rinku Singh of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2023 made a commendable impact for KKR. He has already scored 316 runs in 10 IPL 2023 matches. He has a healthy strike rate of 139.66 with an average of 31.50. He has already made 19 fours and 20 sixes. Rinku did the unthinkable and iconic moments against Gujarat Titans by scoring 5 sixes in the last over and won the match for KKR.
Rinku Singh IPL stats
| YEAR | MATches | Matches | RUNS | Highest | Average | Ball Face | Strike Rate | 100 | 50 | 4S | 6S | CT | ST |
| 2024 | 13 | 2 | 168 | 26 | 18.67 | 113 | 148.67 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 | 474 | 67* | 59.25 | 317 | 149.53 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 29 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 174 | 42* | 34.80 | 117 | 148.72 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 11 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 30 | 18.50 | 34 | 108.82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 16 | 7.25 | 31 | 93.54 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Career | 44 | 11 | 893 | 67* | 30.79 | 623 | 143.34 | 0 | 4 | 67 | 46 | 30 | 0 |
Here are some of Rinku Singh’s achievements:
- Won the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2016
- Played for the India Under-19 team
- Played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League
- Hit 5 consecutive sixes in the last over of a match against the Gujarat Titans in 2023
- Hit the Last of four IPL 2023 match against PBKS for KKR and KKR won the match
Frequently ask Questions
Why is Rinku Singh famous?
Rinku did the unthinkable and iconic moments against Gujarat Titans by scoring 5 sixes in the last over and won the match for KKR.
Is Rinku Singh a bowler?
No, he is a left-handed batsman.
What did Rinku Singh do?
Rinku’s annual income is estimated to be INR 7 Crores
What is the name of Rinku Singh’s wife?
He is not married yet.
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