Rinku Singh has become one of the most impactful middle-order batters in the Indian Premier League. From hitting five consecutive sixes in a historic 2023 chase to becoming one of the most valuable players in the KKR setup, Rinku’s rise has been nothing short of inspirational.
For IPL 2026, his price, team, performance graph, and overall records show how far he has come from his early struggles to becoming a ₹13 crore star of Kolkata Knight Riders.
Rinku Singh IPL 2026 Overview
Rinku Singh will continue to represent the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026. After a massive salary jump in 2025, he remains one of the franchise’s most trusted finishers and match-winners.
His fearless style, ability to handle pressure, and consistency from 2022 to 2025 have shaped him into one of the most reliable lower-middle-order batters in the league.
Rinku Singh IPL 2026 Price & Team
| IPL 2026 Team | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
| IPL 2026 Price | ₹13 crore |
Rinku Singh continues on his ₹13 crore contract, the same amount he was retained for ahead of IPL 2025. KKR had no hesitation retaining him again due to:
- His finishing abilities
- His excellent strike rates across seasons
- His ability to change a match in 2–3 overs
- His consistency from 2022–2025
Read more: KKR IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List & Full Squad
Rinku Singh IPL Career Summary
Despite starting slowly in IPL 2018, Rinku has grown rapidly into one of KKR’s most important players.
Key Career Highlights
- Only Indian to hit 5 consecutive sixes in an IPL over, and the only batter to do it in the last over of a T20 chase.
- KKR’s top match-winner since 2023, producing memorable knocks.
- Famous for 28-run last-over chase vs GT in 2023.
- Holds four IPL fifties, all high-impact innings.
- Played 59 matches and scored 1,099 runs at an average of 30.53 and strike rate 145.18.
Rinku Singh IPL Auction Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ₹10 lakh | Punjab Kings |
| 2018 | ₹80 lakh | KKR |
| 2019 | ₹80 lakh | KKR |
| 2020 | ₹80 lakh | KKR |
| 2021 | ₹80 lakh | KKR |
| 2022 | ₹55 lakh | KKR |
| 2023 | ₹55 lakh | KKR |
| 2024 | ₹55 lakh | KKR |
| 2025 | ₹13 crore | KKR (Retained) |
| 2026 | ₹13 crore | KKR (Retained) |
His jump from ₹55 lakh to ₹13 crore shows his massive growth as a player.
Rinku Singh IPL Batting Stats (All Seasons Combined)
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 1,099 | 67* | 30.53 | 145.18 | 0 | 4 | 87 | 56 |
Rinku Singh Runs Season-wise Batting Performance
| Season | M | R | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 206 | 38* | 29.43 | 153.73 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 10 |
| 2024 | 15 | 168 | 26 | 18.67 | 148.67 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14 | 474 | 67* | 59.25 | 149.53 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 29 |
| 2022 | 7 | 174 | 42* | 34.80 | 148.72 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 7 |
| 2020 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 37 | 30 | 18.50 | 108.82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 29 | 16 | 7.25 | 93.54 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Best Season: 2023
Most fifties: 4 (all in 2023)
Peak form continues into 2025 with 200+ runs and 10 sixes.
Read more: IPL 2026 Auction Players List with Price: 1355 Players
Rinku Singh Last 10 IPL Innings
| Match | Opponent | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRH | 9 (6) |
| 2 | CSK | 9 (6) |
| 3 | RR | 19 (6) |
| 4 | DC | 36 (25) |
| 5 | PBKS | 0 (0) |
| 6 | GT | 17 (14) |
| 7 | PBKS | 2 (9) |
| 8 | CSK | 15 (12) |
| 9 | LSG | 38 (15) |
| 10 | SRH | 32 (17) |
Shows a strong finishing pattern with high strike rates.
Rinku Singh IPL Fielding Stats
| Matches | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | 39 | 0 |
Rinku has been a safe fielder for KKR, especially in the deep.
Rinku Singh’s IPL Journey – From Struggles to Stardom
Rinku’s story is built on:
Hardwork & Family Struggles
- Born in a financially struggling family in Aligarh.
- Father worked in LPG delivery; Rinku once considered taking a sweeper’s job.
- Ran away to pursue cricket.
Domestic Rise
- Represented UP in U-16, U-19, U-23 and Central Zone.
- Scored 83 in his List-A debut at age 16.
- First-class debut in 2016–17 Ranji Trophy.
IPL Breakthrough
- Bought by PBKS in 2017 but did not debut.
- Purchased by KKR in 2018 — career truly began there.
- Became a star after 2023 last-over heroics.
Historic IPL Records Held by Rinku Singh
✔ Only batter in IPL history to hit 5 sixes in the last over of a chase
vs GT in 2023.
✔ First Indian to hit 5 consecutive sixes in an IPL over
(only Chris Gayle had done it before).
✔ One of KKR’s biggest finishers in the modern era
Multiple match-winning cameos.
Why KKR Retained Rinku for IPL 2026
KKR management kept their faith because:
- He is a proven finisher.
- His strike rate never dipped below 140 in major seasons.
- Provides balance in the middle order.
- Has a history of winning matches from nowhere.
- Extremely consistent since 2022.
Read more: IPL 2026 Retained Players List: All 10 Teams Full Squads
Conclusion
Rinku Singh enters IPL 2026 as one of the most valuable and reliable players for Kolkata Knight Riders. With a ₹13 crore contract and a reputation as one of the best finishers in the league, he continues to be a central figure in KKR’s plans.
His journey — from struggles in Aligarh to IPL superstardom — makes him not just a player, but an inspiration for every young cricketer.
