Rinku Singh rose to fame after his explosive IPL performances and became a key T20I player for India in 2026.
Rinku delivered outstanding performances for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket during his early professional career. However, securing a regular spot in the IPL proved difficult until the 2023 season, when he finally played more than seven matches in a single IPL campaign. He displayed remarkable skill by accumulating 474 runs in 14 games that year, maintaining an average of 59.25 and a strike rate of 149.53. His most memorable moment came when he smashed Yash Dayal for five straight sixes in the final over of a KKR versus Gujarat Titans match at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, instantly earning nationwide recognition. This led to his inclusion in India’s team for the Ireland tour, where he made his international debut. At 27 years old, Rinku has featured in 33 T20Is, scoring 546 runs at an average of 42 and a striking rate of 161.07. He has also played two ODIs for the Men in Blue. In the IPL, Rinku has participated in 58 matches, compiling 1099 runs at an average of 30.53 and a strike rate of 145.18. He has registered four half-centuries, including his highest score of 67 not out against the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The left-handed batsman has struck 87 fours and 56 sixes in the lucrative league and was part of the KKR squad that won the IPL title in 2024. Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, Kolkata Knight Riders retained him for INR 13 crore, compared to his previous earnings of INR 55 lakhs with the franchise. Rinku’s BCCI central contract salary stands at INR 1 crore, as he is placed in the Grade C category for the 2024-25 season. Apart from his retainer, he earns INR 6 lakh per ODI and INR 3 lakh per T20I. As of 2025, Rinku has endorsement deals with MRF, SG (Sanspareils Greenlands), CEAT, and JBL India, collectively earning between INR 50 and 60 lakh annually. He owns a 200-yard residential plot in Ozon City and has purchased three acres of farmland. His family resides in Aligarh, where he financed renovations and expansions of their home, valued at roughly INR 3.5 crore. Rinku possesses a variety of vehicles, including a Ford Endeavour, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Toyota Innova Crysta, Mahindra Scorpio N, and Maruti Suzuki Brezza. Additionally, he owns a Royal Enfield Bullet, reflecting his passion for motorcycles.