Rink Singh or Rinku Khanchand Singh, an Indian left-handed Middle order cricketer and part-time spin bowler made his international debut in a T20 match against Ireland in August 2023. Despite being banned from playing cricket for three months after his part in the Ramadan T20 tournament in Abu Dhabi without any prior notice to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Rinku Singh was born into the poor family of Khanchand Singh in Aligarh. His house which was allotted by the employer of his father was located near the Aligarh Stadium.
He started playing cricket at a young age and his talent gave him a chance as a player in thunder-1616, 19, and 23 games for the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team. His first List A match of his cricketing career was played in March 2014 for Uttar Pradesh State and he scored 83 runs in his first List A match. He was selected for the Ranji Team 2016-17 and he played his debut first-class match on November 5, 2016. Rinku Singh made his outstanding performance for Uttar Pradesh in Ranji Trophy 2018- 19 scoring the highest 953 runs in all ten matches in the trophy.
Rinku Singh’s Net Worth in 2025 and Salary Per Match/ Month?
As of 2025, Rinku Singh’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹7-8 Crores. His primary income sources include his IPL contract, domestic cricket, endorsements, and sponsorships. He plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL and has gained immense popularity, particularly after his memorable match-winning performance in IPL 2023, where he hit 5 sixes in the final over against Gujarat Titans.
Regarding his salary, in IPL 2025, Rinku is set to earn approximately ₹55 lakh for the season with KKR. In addition to the IPL, he also plays domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh, and he has recently been included in the Indian T20 squad, which means his match fees from international games contribute to his earnings as well. A player in the Indian T20 team typically earns about ₹3 lakh per match, and for ODIs, it’s around ₹6 lakh per match.
With his growing popularity, brands are increasingly seeking him for endorsements, which significantly boosts his monthly income. On average, his monthly earnings could range from ₹10-15 lakhs, depending on the matches he participates in and the sponsorship deals he secures.
Rinku’s journey from a modest background in Aligarh to becoming a cricket star is truly inspiring, and it’s wonderful to see him thriving both on and off the field!
Rinku Sing International and IPL Career
By the time Rinku Singh had improved his batting performance in domestic cricket which led him to list in the IPL auction in 2017. He was bought by Kings XI Punjab with his base price and again he auctioned in IPL 2028 and this time he was bought by Kolkata Knight Rider for 80 Lakhs.
In 2021 he suffered by injury and was replaced by Gurkeerat Singh Mann in the Kolkata Knight Riders Team. Rinku Singh was retained by KKR in IPL 2022 and he performed well for the team KKR in the tournament with man of the Match for 43 runs in 23 balls against Rajasthan Royal. Rinku Singh record record-breaking 5 sixes in the last over of Yash Dayal against Gujarat Titan is unbroken in IPL history, which led KKR to win the match scoring 29 runs in the last over.
| Full Name |
Rinku Khanchand Singh |
| Father’s Name |
Khanchandra Singh |
| Age/ Birth Place |
27/ Aligarh Uttar Pradesh |
| Position |
Middle Order Batter/ Off Spinner |
| Teams |
Uttar Pradesh, Indian International T20, Indian International One Day, Kings XI Punjab, and IPL Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Debut |
IPL 2017, T20 International 2023, and One Day International 2023 |
| Marital Status |
Married 2025 |
| Spouse Name |
Priya Saroj |
| Spouse Profession |
Politician, Member of the Parliament |
Rinku Singh debuted in International T20 Cricket against Ireland in August 2023. He scored 38 runs in the second game of the Series against Ireland. He was selected for the next T20 series against Australia in November 2023 and scored 22 runs facing only 14 deliveries. In The South Africa Tour of the Indian Cricket Team, he was selected for the One Day Series in Dec 2023. In his debut one-day match against South Africa, he scored 17 runs with one important wicket and a crucial match-winning run in the second one-day match.