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Rinku Singh: The IPL Sensation and Emerging Star of Indian Cricket
Rinku Singh, born on October 12, 1997, in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler known for his explosive batting style. He gained widespread recognition during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, where he hit five consecutive sixes in the final over, leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a thrilling victory over Gujarat Titans.
Cricket Career & Stats
- Test Matches: As of March 2025, Rinku Singh has not yet made his debut in Test cricket.
- ODI Career: Rinku debuted in One Day Internationals on December 19, 2023, against South Africa. In 2 matches, he has scored 55 runs, averaging 27.50, with a top score of 38.
- T20I Matches: Since his T20I debut on August 18, 2023, against Ireland, Rinku has played 33 matches, amassing 546 runs at an average of 42.00 and a strike rate of 161.06, including three half-centuries with a highest score of 69*.
- IPL Career: Rinku has been a pivotal player for KKR since 2018. As of 2024, he has played 45 IPL matches, scoring 893 runs with a top score of 67. His remarkable performance in 2023, where he hit five consecutive sixes in the final over, is etched in IPL history.
Records & Achievements
- First Indian to hit five consecutive sixes in a single over during an IPL match.
- In the 2024 IPL auction, Rinku was retained by KKR with a salary of ₹5.5 million.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Family Background: Rinku hails from a humble family; his father, Khanchandra Singh, worked as an LPG delivery man, and his mother, Vina Devi, is a homemaker. He has five siblings.
- Marital Status: As of 2024, Rinku is unmarried and focuses on his cricketing career.
- Net Worth: His net worth is estimated at approximately ₹9 crore (around $1 million), primarily from his cricketing career and endorsements.
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