Rinku Singh IPL 2026 KKR

Rinku Singh — IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders | Batsman / Finisher
💫 Lord Rinku
Role
Batsman / Finisher
Team
KKR
Dream11 Credits
8.0 CR
Batting Style
Left-Hand
Jersey No.
12
Age
28 years

💫 Rinku Singh — The Finisher Bhai!

5 sixes in the last over. That's all you need to know about Rinku Singh. The man from Aligarh became a national hero in one over against GT and since then, he's been everyone's favorite finisher. "Lord Rinku" — as fans call him — is the real deal.

KKR knows what they have. A left-handed finisher who stays calm under pressure and hits sixes when the team needs them most. In the death overs, Rinku is one of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL. Period.

And the best part for Dream11? He costs just 8.0 credits! That's budget gold for a player who can give you 40-60 points in the death overs alone. Let's break it down.

IPL Career Runs

1,200+
Rising star

Death Overs SR

185+
Among best finishers

IPL Sixes

60+
Clean hitting power

Batting Average

35
Consistent for a finisher

Best Score

67*
Unbeaten finishes

That Over vs GT

5 SIXES
30 runs off Yash Dayal

💰 Dream11 Fantasy Analysis

At 8.0 credits, Rinku is a STEAL. You're getting a finisher who bats at 5-6 and can hit 30-40 runs in the death overs. That's 30-50 fantasy points from the last 4 overs alone. Save your credits on Rinku and spend big elsewhere.

🎯 Rinku's Dream11 Numbers

8.0
Credits
38+
Avg Points
95
Best Score
60%
30+ Rate

Captain? Not for Safe teams. But in Grand Leagues? Rinku as a differential captain when KKR is chasing can win you contests. Nobody else will pick him as captain and when he fires — 2x multiplier on those death overs sixes? Game over.

📈 Recent Form & Key Numbers

⚔️ Key Matchups This Season

🔥

Jasprit Bumrah (MI)

The ultimate test. Bumrah's yorkers vs Rinku's death-overs hitting. Bumrah has kept Rinku quiet — average 12 against him. Tough matchup.

🪨

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)

Left-arm death bowling. Rinku struggles slightly against the angle. Be cautious with captain pick here.

🎭

Harshal Patel (RCB)

Slower balls vs power hitting. Rinku smashes slower balls — SR 200+ against Harshal type bowling. Captain material in KKR vs RCB!

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🚀 Expert Verdict

🌟 BUDGET GOLD — 8/10 Fantasy Rating

Best value finisher at 8.0 CR. GL differential captain. Save credits here, spend elsewhere.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rinku Singh playing IPL 2026?
Haan bhai! Rinku is retained by KKR. He's their key finisher and bats at 5-6 in the death overs.
What is Rinku's Dream11 credit in IPL 2026?
Just 8.0 credits! That's budget gold for a finisher who averages 38+ fantasy points.
Should I pick Rinku as Dream11 captain?
In Grand Leagues — yes, great differential. In Safe teams — no, too risky since he bats low and may not face many balls.
Is Rinku Singh a good finisher?
One of the best in IPL! His death overs SR is 185+ and he's hit 5 sixes in one over. The man lives for pressure situations.
How many runs has Rinku scored in IPL?
1,200+ runs with a SR of 150+. Most of his runs come in high-pressure death overs which makes them even more valuable.
Which team does Rinku play for in IPL 2026?
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He's become a fan favorite at Eden Gardens with his clutch finishes.

📅 KKR Matches — Dream11 Predictions

KKR vs RCB 3 May
View Full IPL 2026 Schedule → | KKR Team Page →