Rinku Singh is an explosive Indian cricketer recognized for his aggressive batting style and ability to finish games at a high level in limited-overs formats. Hailing from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Singh gained recognition through his fearless nature while playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), specifically for his explosive power-hitting ability and composure in high-pressure situations. With consistent performances in the domestic front and the entrance to the Indian national team, Rinku quickly established himself as a fan favorite. Singh continues to develop and grow, establishing himself in both domestic and international cricket, while his jersey number helps to provide a sense of uniqueness.
Rinku Singh’s Personal Information
Rinku Singh is a professional cricketer who plays for the Indian national team and was born on October 12, 1997, in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, making him currently 27 years old. Rinku Singh is 1.65 meters tall and is a left-hand batsman who is recognized as a finisher in limited-overs cricket. Rinku Singh also occasionally bowls as a right-arm offbreak bowler, as his primary role is as a batsman. Rinku Singh is regarded as a fearless batsman. On the international stage, Rinku Singh has a T20I batting ranking of 59 and he does not currently have any ODI or Test rankings, he does not have any official bowling rankings either.
| Personal Information | Details |
| Name | Rinku Singh |
| Age | October 12, 1997 (27 years) |
| Birth Place | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| Height | 1.65M |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
| Country | India |
| ODI Batting Ranking | – |
| Test Batting Ranking | – |
| T20I Batting Ranking | 59 |
| ODI Bowling Ranking | – |
| Test Bowling Ranking | – |
| T20I Bowling Ranking | – |
Rinku Singh’s Batting Career Stats in All Formats
Rinku Singh has demonstrated his batting abilities in all formats of the game and is steadily earning a name as a finisher. He has yet to play in Test cricket and he has played 2 ODIs without yet having a breakthrough innings. In T20 internationals, he has played 33 innings and scored 546 runs at an average of 42 and strike rate of 161.07, which includes 3 fifties and a highest score of 69. Rinku has played 58 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) scoring 1,099 runs at an average of 30.53 and strike rated at 145.18 that includes 4 fifties and a highest score of 67 a memorable score to remember. Rinku has the power to hit boundaries, with 87 fours and 56 sixes in IPL. In T20Is Rinku has played with 45 fours and has hit 31 sixes. Rinku is still yet to score a century, but his consistency and finishing ability in the shortest formats of the game can be invaluable.
| Format | Test | ODI | T20 | IPL |
| Match | 0 | 2 | 33 | 58 |
| Innings | 0 | 2 | 24 | 51 |
| Runs | 0 | 55 | 546 | 1099 |
| Ball Faced | 0 | 41 | 339 | 757 |
| Highest Score | 0 | 38 | 69 | 67 |
| Average | 0 | 27.5 | 42 | 30.53 |
| Strike Rate | 0 | 134.15 | 161.07 | 145.18 |
| NO | 0 | 0 | 11 | 15 |
| Fours | 0 | 5 | 45 | 87 |
| Sixes | 0 | 3 | 31 | 56 |
| 50s | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 200s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rinku Singh’s Bowling Career Stats in All Formats
Rinku Singh is mainly known for his batting, although he has sporadically bowled in the past. He has not bowled yet in Test cricket, and he has bowled only 6 balls in ODI cricket with no wickets. In T20 internationals, he has bowled 6 balls for 3 runs and 2 wickets, with a remarkable average of 1.50, an economy of 3.00, and best bowling of 2/3. In the IPL, he has not bowled yet in the IPL. Actual bowling experience has been limited but these small snippets do show how he can, at least on occasion, be useful as a part-time right-arm offbreak bowler.
| Format | Test | ODI | T20 | IPL |
| Match | 0 | 2 | 33 | 58 |
| Innings | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Balls | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Runs | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Average | 0 | 2 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Economy | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Best Bowling Inning | -/- | 1/2 | 2/3 | -/- |
| Best Bowling Match | -/- | 1/2 | 2/3 | -/- |
| 5w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10w | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rinku Singh Jersey Number
Rinku Singh occupies the number 35 when playing for the Indian cricket team and in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Kolkata Knight Riders. This number is now associated with Rinku and represents both his fearless attitude towards his game and his stature as a reliable middle-order batsman and team finisher.
Rinku Singh’s Career Information
Rinku Singh made his T20 international debut against Ireland on August 18, 2023, at The Village. He made his first ODI against South Africa on December 19, 2023, at St George’s Park. He made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut on April 8, 2018, for Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.
| T20 Debut | vs Ireland, Aug 18 at 2023 at The Village |
| Last T20 | vs England, Feb 02 at 2025 at Wankhede Stadium |
| Odi Debut | vs South Africa, Dec 19 at 2023 at St George’s Park |
| Last ODI | vs South Africa, Dec 21 at 2023 at Boland Park |
| IPL Debut | vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Apr 08 at 2018 at Eden Gardens |
| Last IPL | vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, May 25 at 2025 at Arun Jaitley Stadium |
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