Rinku Singh Profile: Height, Age, Stats, Career & Net Worth

Rinku Singh is an emerging Indian star cricketer who is famous for hitting 5 consecutive sixes in his IPL career. He is an all-rounder and has played for Uttar Pradesh in domestic formats and made his International Debut in T20 and ODIs. His journey from a small village to becoming a cricket sensation is very inspiring. The highlight of his cricket career is his best performances in the IPL format. This blog will take you on the journey of his life and career, which was very difficult and disturbing. Read further to learn about Rinku Singh’s height, cricket stats and more. 

Rinku Singh Biography 

Rinku Singh is a middle-order batter and an excellent outfielder who plays in the domestic, T20I, and ODIs formats. He is a captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rinku was born on 12 October 1997 in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He has a zodiac sign of Libra and worships Hinduism. He was born to a very poor family, but with his amazing skills in cricket, he has supported his family’s financial health to the fullest. 

Physical Stats: Height, Age, and Other Traits 

Being an athlete, Rinku Singh has maintained his body to fit perfectly for the sport. He stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, which is 165 cm. Born in 1987, he is now 28 years old. He is very particular with his physique and diet, which results in a healthy lifestyle. He has black eyes and hair and he has two tattoos inked on both of his hands depicting his manifestation and happy moments. On his right arm, he has a tattoo of a bird, family, and a clock that shows the exact time when he was selected for the KKR team in IPL. On the left hand, he has a tattoo on which ‘God’s Plan’ is inked. 

Personal Life and Family 

Rinku Singh’s family comes from the Dalit clan. He was born to a very poor family. His father, Khanchandra Singh, delivers cylinders, while his mother, Vina Devi, is a homemaker. He has six siblings in total, with 4 brothers and a sister. One of his brothers’ names is Jeetu Singh, and he is an autorickshaw driver. His sister’s name is Neha. His family does not have any income support to let him and his siblings pursue their dreams. Rinku Singh is the shining talent in his family who has brought a lot of income and has given them a better lifestyle. 

Educational Background 

As far as his educational qualification is concerned, Rinku Singh is just an 8th-class pass, due to his low financial condition. He studied in DPS, Aligarh, through a sports quota, but failed in his 9th class, to support his family’s low financial condition, and wanted to focus on his cricket skills. He was offered a cleaning job at a job center, which he refused. 

Struggle Behind His Cricket Career 

Since we know about his poor financial condition, it was very difficult for Rinku to afford a cricket academy that would help in enhancing his skills. The most struggling part of his cricket journey was the disapproval from his father to pursue cricket as his career. His father used to hit him when he played cricket around, as he wanted him to focus on his studies. But, to a surprise, after his entry into the IPL, his father has become his biggest supporter and is proud of his son. 

Journey As A Cricketer 

Here’s a list of Rinku Singh’s cricket journey covering all his debut details along with years: 

IPL Journey 

Talking about his IPL journey, Rinku Singh was initially selected by Kings XI Punjab for the 2017 IPL season, but he didn’t make it to the playing XI. His official IPL journey started in 2018 when his skills impressed the Kolkata Knight Riders team and he played for them for the rest of the season. Rinku Singh has impressed the team owner, Shah Rukh Khan, after hitting consecutive 5 sixes in the last over of the innings in the 2022 IPL season against Gujarat Titans. He was praised by everyone and became the highest six-hitter in IPL history after Chris Gayle. 

List of Teams he has played for 

• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh U-19 
• India National Cricket Team 
• Kolkata Knight Riders 

Rinku Singh Cricket Statistics 

His performance in the Cricket world has improved with time. Here’s a detailed stats of his batting and bowling skills in various formats: 

Batting Statistics 

Bowling Statistics 

Recent Matches Played by Rinku Singh 

Rinku Singh: Controversy During IPL 2019

He faced a major setback in his cricket career during the 2019 IPL. He was ruled out for the entire season as a penalty for playing in the Ramadan T20 Cup in Abu Dhabi, UAE, without permission from the BBCI. Rinku didn’t play for the entire season and faced a financial setback. BCCI rules are very strict, and since he played without their permission, he was ruled out by the board. 

Rinku Singh Injury in 2025

Another setback was his injury during the T20I 2025 against England. He sustained a lower back spasm and was ruled out of the other two matches. Rinku was allowed complete bed rest, and thus he couldn’t play in the entire series. Rinku was very upset about that, and his family got worried about his recovery. He has coped with the pain and has recovered for the IPL season 2025.

 Rinku Singh’s Net Worth 

As of 2025, his Net Worth is estimated to be $0.85 million. The only source of his earnings is his match salary and sponsorships. He receives around 13 crore as his salary for his IPL matches. His income growth has given a lot of support to his family. His Net Worth is glorified in the assets he owns, such as, Maruti Brezza SUV and the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. In November 2024, he built his 500-square-yard bungalow in his hometown. It is such a big achievement and moment of glory for him as he has brought his family from a broken, unstructured house to a luxurious, fully furnished home with a modern look and comfort. The bungalow is worth 3.5 crores. 

Social Media Presence 

Rinku Singh has a digital presence on various social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). He has a verified Instagram account that is glorified with his victories and photos of him batting in the KKR team jersey. Rinku shares all his happy moments on the account. He has a total of 4.5 million followers on Instagram. 

Rinku has a verified Facebook Account with 1.3 million followers. He shares his happy and fun moments with other teammates. He shares his victories and other moments on the ground. 

His presence on the X (Twitter) platform is something on which he shares some major moments of his life and retweets some of the significant posts in which he was tagged by the celebrity and his team owner, Shah Rukh Khan. Rinku has a total of 169.5K followers on X. 

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