Rinku Khanchandra Singh, also known as Rinku Singh, is an up-and-coming Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed middle-order batsman and part-time off-spin bowler. Known for his hard-hitting batting style and finishing ability in T20 cricket, Rinku plays for KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and for the Indian retired cricket team in T20Is and ODIs. Rinku has quickly become a fan favorite due to his exceptional batting ability and aggressive batting style.in this article we also talk about Rinku Singh caste, height, age, career, wife, relationship, net worth and more.

Who is Rinku Singh?

Rinku Singh is a professional cricketer born on 12 October, 1997, in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He became famous during IPL 2023 when he hit five consecutive sixes in the last over against Gujarat Titans which helped KKR pull off an unbelievable win. Rinku has established himself as one of the best finishers in limited-overs cricket in India, and is calm and composed under pressure.

Rinku Singh Biography Overview

Rinku Singh Age

As of 2025, Rinku Singh is 27. He may be young, but the level of maturity and composure he displays on the field and in playing through the nerves in the finished minutes of a game makes him one of the more serious T20 batters in India.

Rinku Singh Caste

Rinku Singh is a Dalit from Uttar Pradesh, a member of a community that has been oppressed and discriminated against for centuries. He has often discussed the economic and social barriers faced by his family, which makes his story all the more amazing.

Rinku Singh Early Life & Family

Rinku Singh is from a relatively poor family in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. While his father, Khanchandra Singh, worked as an LPG delivery person, the family of seven lived in a tiny two-room quarter provided by the LPG company. Rinku is the third of five siblings, and his family often struggled financially.

Rinku Singh Education

Rinku finished school at Delhi Public School, Aligarh through sports quota. He was an exceptional cricketer. Rinku’s cricketing skills were impressive, especially when he scored a brilliant 139 not out in a local cricket match, which impressed the school management and got them to offer him a scholarship to pursue his education. It was unfortunate that he could not pursue his education through cricket, as Rinku managed in school days.

Rinku Singh Wife & Relationship

On June 8, 2025 Rinku Singh engaged Priya Saroj in a ceremony in Lucknow. Priya Saroj is a lawyer and Member of Parliament (MP) from Machhlishahr. The couple is getting married on November 18, 2025 in Varanasi. The engagement had guest listed dignitaries like Akhilesh Yadav, senior officials from the sport of cricket, etc.

Rinku Singh Career Journey

Domestic Career

• Rinku began his age-group cricket for Uttar Pradesh (U16, U19, U23).
• He made a List A debut in 2014 at 16 years old scoring 83 runs which was the highest score in that match.
• He made his Ranji trophy debut in the 2016-17 season and was one of UP’s leading run scorers.

IPL Career

• 2017: Signed by Kings XI Punjab but didn’t get an opportunity to play.
• 2018: Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and slowly developed into a match-winner.
• 2023 IPL Moment: Played an unprecedented innings, hitting 5 consecutive sixes in the last over against Gujarat Titans, instantly becoming a household name.
• 2025: Retained by KKR for a staggering ₹13 Crore, showing the worth of his finishing ability.

International Career

• T20I Debut: 18 August 2023 against Ireland.
• ODI Debut: 19 December 2023 against South Africa.
• Rinku has showcased his quick adjustment and explosive finishing ability, with one eye already on cementing his spot in the Indian team.

Rinku Singh Stats (As of August 2025)

International Cricket

IPL Stats

Rinku Singh IPL Price 2025

In the IPL 2025 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders retained Rinku Singh for a staggering ₹13 crore, which places him among the highest paid players in the KKR squad.

Rinku Singh Social Media

Rinku Singh is connected with his fans on social media, here are some of his handles:

He is quite active and often posts training updates, match highlights, and what he is doing off the field.

Rinku Singh Net Worth

Rinku Singh’s net worth is estimated to be between ₹8 to ₹13 crore (approximately $960,000 to $1.6 million).

 Income Sources:

• IPL salary
• BCCI match fee
• Brand endorsements

Assets: Has one luxury bungalow in Aligarh (~₹3.5 crores) and a couple of vehicles including a Maruti Brezza and a Royal Enfield Bullet 350.

Unknown Facts About Rinku Singh

• Rinku is having his tattoo on his IPL auction selection (2:26 PM)
• He almost quit cricket once because of money troubles, but never quit when it came to his mother’s body wishes.
• He is very modest even with all the fame (and money) and still lives in Alighar at his family’s house.
• Rinku is a health freak and very disciplined athlete, and follows a strict diet of food (both before and after workouts).

Conclusion

Rinku Singh’s journey represents hard work, determination, and talent. From the narrow lanes of Aligarh to the Team India dressing room and a ₹13 crores contract in the IPL, Rinku has shown that dreams can be achieved with hard work and a strong will. With every match he plays in IPL, and soon in international cricket, there will be millions of aspiring cricketers who will be inspired by Rinku’s success story.

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