Rinku Singh: – Full Biography, Stats, and Latest News in 2025 

 

Rinku Singh Hey cricket fans! Ever wondered how a kid from a tiny room in Aligarh, surrounded by gas cylinders, became India’s ultimate finisher in T20 cricket? Meet Rinku Singh – the guy who smashed five sixes in a row to win an IPL thriller and is now trending everywhere in 2025 with his engagement, new job, and big career moves. In this ultimate guide, we’ll dive into his rags-to-riches story, from childhood struggles to international stardom, complete with detailed stats, milestones, and the latest buzz. Buckle up for an inspiring ride!

n this blog, I’ll take you through Rinku’s full story – from his tough childhood to becoming a star cricketer. We’ll cover every little detail, like his first match, first run, stats in easy-to-read tables, and all the latest updates.

Rinku Singh Who is Rinku Singh? A Quick Overview

First off, Rinku Khanchand Singh was born on October 12, 1997, in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He’s 27 now, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, and bats left-handed like a boss in the middle order. He can even bowl some right-arm off-breaks if needed. In domestic cricket, he represents Uttar Pradesh, and in the IPL, he’s been loyal to Kolkata Knight Riders since 2018. His India debut happened in 2023, and boy, has he made an impact with those calm finishes in nail-biters.

What I love about Rinku is his simple, grounded vibe. He’s not from a fancy background – no big academies or rich sponsors at first. His story screams “mehnat ka fal” (fruits of hard work). In the latest IPL 2025 retention, KKR kept him for a massive Rs 13 crore! That’s from Rs 80 lakh back in 2018 – talk about growth. He’s the guy who turns games around, and as an Indian blogger, I see him as our desi hero inspiring kids in small towns.

Rinku Singh; Childhood 

A family of seven crammed into two tiny rooms inside an LPG gas warehouse in Aligarh. That’s where Rinku grew up. His dad, Khanchandra Singh, slogged daily delivering gas cylinders on a cycle-rickshaw to make ends meet. Money was so tight that debts piled up, and young Rinku almost took a job sweeping floors at a coaching center. He told his mom, “Nahin, main cricket khelunga” (No, I’ll play cricket). His mom supported him, but dad wasn’t convinced at first.

Rinku is the third of five siblings – two brothers and two sisters. His sister Neha is super close; they shared cute Raksha Bandhan pics on Insta this year. School? He got into Delhi Public School Aligarh on a sports scholarship after the principal saw him smash an unbeaten 68 in a local game. But studies weren’t his thing – he failed 9th grade and quit to focus on cricket. Growing up, he’d play gully cricket with whatever he had – no bats, just sticks sometimes.

Rinku Singh ;Domestic Cricket Career 

Domestic cricket is where Rinku honed his skills. In the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, he was UP’s star with 953 runs in 10 matches at an average over 105! Four centuries – 149, 149, 150, and 163 not out. Wow! In List A (one-day domestics), he’s played 62 games, scoring 1,997 runs at 47.54 average, with one ton (104) and 18 fifties.

First-class stats: 50 matches, 3,336 runs at 54.68, seven centuries. He’s faced setbacks too – a knee injury in 2021 sidelined him for months after surgery. But he roared back in the 2021-22 Vijay Hazare Trophy with four fifties and a hundred in six innings. In 2025, his latest List A was against Vidarbha in January. Rinku also bowls occasionally – 14 wickets in List A at 32.78 average. He’s captained UP sometimes, showing leadership. I admire how he balances aggression and calm – perfect for Indian pitches.

Rinku Singh stats ; Domestic Cricket Career 

Batting Stats 

Bowling Stats

Rinku Singh stats; IPL stats 

Rinku Singh ka IPL Career: Auction Price, Team, Earnings aur Runs

Saal	Team	Auction Price (INR)	Total Earnings (INR)	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Highest Score	50s	4s	6s
2017	Punjab Kings (PBKS)	10 Lakh	10 Lakh	0	0	–	–	–	0	0	0
2018	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	80 Lakh	80 Lakh	4	29	14.50	90.62	16	0	4	0
2019	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	80 Lakh	80 Lakh	5	37	18.50	84.09	30	0	2	1
2020	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	80 Lakh	80 Lakh	1	11	11.00	100.00	11	0	1	0
2021	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	80 Lakh	80 Lakh	0	0	–	–	–	0	0	0
2022	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	55 Lakh	55 Lakh	7	174	34.80	148.71	42*	0	16	7
2023	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	55 Lakh	55 Lakh	14	474	59.25	149.52	67*	4	31	29
2024	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	55 Lakh	55 Lakh	14	168	28.00	148.67	26	0	15	8
2025	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	13 Crore	13 Crore	15	206	29.43	153.73	43	0	18	11

• Key Notes:

  • 2017: Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) bought Rinku for Rs 10 lakh, but he didn’t play a single match.

  • 2018-2021: KKR picked him for Rs 80 lakh and retained him. Debuted in 2018 vs RCB (6 runs). Limited chances in these years, and an injury ruled him out entirely in 2021.

  • 2022-2024: KKR retained him for Rs 55 lakh. 2023 was his breakout year with that iconic five-sixes-in-a-row chase against Gujarat Titans (29 runs in the last over).

  • 2025: KKR retained him for a massive Rs 13 crore—a 24x jump from Rs 55 lakh in 2022!

  • Total Earnings: From 2017 to 2025, Rinku earned around Rs 17.95 crore from IPL contracts.

  • Runs Summary: Up to 2025, Rinku has played 60 IPL matches, scoring 1099 runs at an average of 30.53, strike rate of 145.14, with 4 half-centuries and a highest score of 67* (vs LSG, 2023).

Rinku Singh stats ; International Cricket 

2023: The Breakthrough Year

• T20I Debut: August 18, 2023, vs Ireland at The Village, Dublin. Didn’t bat in the first match but scored 38 off 21 balls in the second (his first international run). Strike rate: 180.95. This was his big entry, showing his finishing skills.

• ODI Debut: December 19, 2023, vs South Africa at Paarl. Scored 17 runs off 14 balls and took his first ODI wicket (Rassie van der Dussen, 1/2). Next match on December 21, he scored 38 off 27 and helped India win with a match-winning knock.

• Key T20I Performances:

  • 22* off 14 vs Australia (November 23, 2023, Vishakhapatnam).

  • 31* off 9 vs Australia, part of a fiery finish.

  • 68* off 39 vs South Africa (December 12, 2023), his first T20I fifty, averaging 82.6 at a strike rate of 183.7 at that point.

  • 46 off 29 vs Australia, showing consistency.

• Highlight: His 68* against South Africa was a game-changer, cementing his role as India’s finisher. Fans on X went wild, calling it the “start of an unbelievable career.”

2024: Mixed Bag but Bowling Surprise

• T20I Struggles: Played 15 matches, scored 181 runs at a lower average of 20.11 (strike rate 134.07). Had a tough series vs Sri Lanka in July, managing only 2 runs off 4 balls across matches.

• Bowling Moment: In the final T20I vs Sri Lanka (July 2024), with Sri Lanka needing 9 off 12, Rinku bowled his first international over—2 wickets for 3 runs! This showed he’s more than just a batter.

• T20 World Cup: Named a reserve for the 2024 T20 World Cup, didn’t play but gained experience.

• Partnership: Scored a 190-run stand with Rohit Sharma vs Afghanistan (January 2024), India’s highest 5th-wicket T20I partnership.

2025: Still Shining

• Recent Matches: Played 3 T20Is vs England (January-February 2025). Scored 30 off 26 and 9 off 6. No bowling in these games.

• Injury Recovery: Recovered from a back spasm to play the England series. In talks for Asia Cup 2025 squad.

• Current Role: Still India’s go-to finisher in T20Is, with selectors eyeing him for bigger roles. His 55th rank in ICC T20 batting (499 points) shows his growing reputation.

Rinku singh; International Achievements

• Asian Games 2022: Won a gold medal with India in Hangzhou.

• Key Trait: Known for fearless batting under pressure, compared to MS Dhoni for his calm finishes. Posts on X highlight his “unbelievable” potential.

International Batting Stats (ODI and T20I)

Format	Year	Team	Matches	Innings	Not Outs	Runs	High Score	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	4s	6s
ODI	2023	India	2	2	0	55	38	27.50	91.66	0	0	5	1
T20I	2023	India	15	11	7	356	68*	89.00	180.20	0	2	31	20
T20I	2024	India	15	12	3	181	48	20.11	134.07	0	0	13	10
T20I	2025	India	3	2	0	39	30	19.50	139.28	0	0	4	1
T20I Total	2023-2025	India	33	25	10	576	68*	38.40	159.55	0	2	48	31
Overall Total	2023-2025	India	35	27	10	631	68*	37.11	149.17	0	2	53	32

 

International Bowling Stats (ODI and T20I)

Format	Year	Team	Matches	Innings	Balls	Runs Conceded	Wickets	Best Figures	Average	Economy	Strike Rate
ODI	2023	India	2	1	12	2	1	1/2	2.00	1.00	12.0
T20I	2023	India	15	0	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
T20I	2024	India	15	1	6	3	2	2/3	1.50	3.00	3.0
T20I	2025	India	3	0	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
T20I Total	2023-2025	India	33	1	6	3	2	2/3	1.50	3.00	3.0
Overall Total	2023-2025	India	35	2	18	5	3	2/3	1.67	1.67	6.0

Fielding Stats

Format	Matches	Catches	Run Outs	Stumpings
ODI	2	1	0	0
T20I	33	23	1	0
Total	35	24	1	0

Rinku singh; Family Love, and Life Off the Field

Rinku Singh hails from a humble family in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and is the third of five siblings. His family lived in a two-room quarter inside a gas cylinder warehouse, provided by his father’s employer. He’s engaged to a notable politician, and his family’s story is one of struggle and support. Here’s the full breakdown of his family members, their names, and key details.

Family Members

Name	Relation	Details
Khanchandra Singh	Father	Delivered LPG cylinders for Goyal Jyoti Enterprises in Aligarh. Initially opposed Rinku’s cricket dreams but became supportive after Rinku won a bike in a 2012 school tournament. Quit his job after Rinku’s IPL success in 2017 but was seen delivering cylinders again in 2024, showing his love for work. Monthly income was ~₹12,000 during Rinku’s childhood.
Veena Devi	Mother	Homemaker who quietly supported Rinku’s cricket ambitions, even borrowing money for his tournaments. Managed the household through financial struggles with love and patience.
Sonu Singh	Elder Brother	Auto-rickshaw driver who helped support the family. Married to Aarti Singh at age 16 (Rinku was 13), they have two sons. About 3 years older than Rinku.
Mukul Singh	Elder Brother	Worked as a cleaner at a coaching institute to contribute financially. Suggested Rinku take a sweeper job to help the family, but Rinku refused to focus on cricket.
Jeetu Singh	Younger Brother	Drives an autorickshaw and is passionate about cricket, inspired by Rinku. Shared Rinku’s tough routine of early morning runs, gym, and cricket practice.
Sheelu Singh	Younger Brother	Passionate about cricket, like Jeetu, and inspired by Rinku’s success. Limited details available about his current occupation.
Neha Singh	Younger Sister	Youngest sibling, a social media influencer. Close to Rinku, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with him in 2025 (seen on Instagram). Rinku planned a grand wedding for her with his early IPL earnings.
Priya Saroj	Fiancée/Wife-to-be	Samajwadi Party MP from Machhlishahr, Uttar Pradesh. Engaged to Rinku on June 8, 2025, in Lucknow. Wedding set for November 18, 2025, in Varanasi. Daughter of Tufani Saroj, an MLA from Jaunpur’s Kerakat. Their engagement drew attention due to her political status.

Additional Family Details

• Total Siblings: Rinku is the third of five siblings (four brothers and one sister). Names: Sonu, Mukul, Rinku, Jeetu, Sheelu (brothers), and Neha (sister).

• Family Background: Belongs to the Nai (barber) community, a modest, hardworking family from Talanagri, Aligarh. Lived in a cramped two-room quarter near Aligarh Stadium, provided by Khanchandra’s employer. Faced financial hardships with family debts.

• Rinku’s Role in Family: Rinku’s IPL success (starting with Punjab Kings in 2017 and KKR from 2018) changed the family’s fortunes. He cleared debts and planned a grand wedding for Neha. Bought a 500-square-yard bungalow in Golden Estate, Aligarh, for ₹3.5 crore in 2024, but his parents prefer staying in the old quarter.

• Father’s Humility: Despite Rinku’s earnings (₹17.95 crore from IPL by 2025), Khanchandra was spotted delivering cylinders in 2024. Rinku asked him to retire, but he loves his job, saying he’d get bored at home. A viral video praised his humility.

• Mother’s Support: Veena Devi secretly gave Rinku money for cricket tournaments when his father disapproved. Her belief in him was key to his success.

• Engagement Context: Rinku’s engagement to Priya Saroj led to his removal from the Election Commission’s voter awareness campaign in August 2025 due to her political ties, as it was seen as a potential conflict.

Rinku singh : FAQ 

• Who is Rinku Singh?
  Rinku Singh is an Indian cricketer and left-handed batsman who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

• Who is Rinku Singh’s wife?
  Rinku Singh is not married but engaged to MP Priya Saroj.

• When was Rinku Singh’s engagement?
  He got engaged to Priya Saroj on 8 June 2025 in Lucknow.

• What are Rinku Singh’s cricket stats?
  He made his T20I and ODI debuts in 2023 and is known for hitting five consecutive sixes in an IPL match.

• What is Rinku Singh’s IPL price in 2025?
  He was retained by KKR for ₹13 CRORE .

• What is Rinku Singh’s net worth?
  His estimated net worth is around ₹8 crore.

• What is Rinku Singh’s caste?
  He belongs to the Dalit community.

• What is Rinku Singh’s father’s name?
  His father’s name is Khanchandra Singh.

• What is Rinku Singh’s age?
  He is 27 years old as of 2025.

• Is Rinku Singh Rajput?
  No, he is not Rajput; he belongs to the Dalit caste.

• Who is Priya Saroj in relation to Rinku Singh?
  Priya Saroj is his fiancée and a Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh.

• Did Rinku Singh buy a new house?
  Yes, he bought a new house after his IPL success.

• Is Rinku Singh connected to WWE?
  No, there is no connection between Rinku Singh the cricketer and WWE.

• What is Rinku Singh’s caste in Hindi?
  In Hindi, his caste is referred to as “दलित” (Dalit).

Rinku singh : CONCLUSION 

Rinku Singh’s journey is a true story of hard work, patience, and never giving up on dreams. From growing up in a small home in Aligarh to becoming one of the most loved players in the IPL and representing India, he has inspired millions of cricket fans. Whether it’s his record-breaking sixes, his humble nature, or his recent engagement to Priya Saroj, Rinku Singh continues to win hearts both on and off the field. His story proves that no matter where you come from, determination can take you anywhere.