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Rinku Singh: A rising star in cricket and IPL, inspiring Aligarh youth

Rinku Singh, a left-handed batsman from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, is the first player from Aligarh to play in the IPL. He is known for his impressive performance in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy, where he was the leading run-scorer for Uttar Pradesh. Singh has played for various domestic and IPL franchises, including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab Kings, Services, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rest of India, India A, and Central Zone. He has also represented India at the international level, making his ODI debut in 2023 against South Africa. Singh’s aggressive nature on the field has earned him the nickname “Rinku.”

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Full Name
Rinku Khanchand Singh
Nickname
Rinku
Place Of Birth
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Born
12 October 1997
Height
5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Jersey No.
35
Batting Style
Left-Handed
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Off-Spin
Role
Batsman
Team
India
IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders
Father
Khanchandra
Mother
Vina Devi
Brother
Jeetu Singh
Sister
Neha
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Hobbies
Workouts, Playing Different Games
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Country
India
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders · Match 45 T20 May 3, 2026 22 11 2 1 200.00
Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders · Match 38 T20 April 26, 2026 87 52 8 5 167.31
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 28 T20 April 19, 2026 53 34 5 2 155.88
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders · Match 25 T20 April 17, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00
Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders · Match 22 T20 April 14, 2026 6 12 0 0 50.00
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants · Match 15 T20 April 9, 2026 4 7 0 0 57.14

Matches

Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad
165/10
Result
169/3
KKR won by 7 wickets May 3, 2026 3:30 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants
155/8 & 1/2
Result
155/7 & 4/0
KKR won by superover April 26, 2026 7:30 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
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International Debut Of Rinku Singh

  • ODI- December 19, 2023 vs South Africa at Gqeberha
  • T20I- August 18, 2023 vs Ireland at Dublin (Malahide)

Teams Rinku Singh Played In

  • Domestic/IPL Franchise – Uttar Pradesh, Punjab Kings, Services, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rest of India, India A, Central Zone
  • Nature on the field – Aggressive 

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Batsman Suresh Raina, Sachin Tendulkar

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Salary Of Rinku Singh

  • IPL 2025 – INR 13 crore
  • Income – INR 68.4 Lakh per annum

FAQs About Rinku Singh

Why is Rinku Singh famous?

He was the leading run-scorer for Uttar Pradesh in the group stage of the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy, with 803 runs in nine matches.

Is Rinku Singh from Aligarh?

He is the first player from Aligarh to play in the IPL so he has become a role model.

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