Table of Contents
The Clock That Changed It All
Ever spotted Rinku Singh’s tattoo showing a clock stuck at 2:20? It’s more than just ink—it’s a memory. The Rinku Singh tattoo story is all about a dream that turned real the moment Kolkata Knight Riders picked him in the IPL 2018 auction.
That exact time—2:20 PM—was when he heard his name. “It was Rs 80 lakhs. A huge number for my family,” he shared during KKR’s ‘Knight Bite’ series. “We didn’t have much before that. But after getting picked, we could buy a house, get my siblings married, and life changed.”
The tattoo also has a message: “God’s Plan, Beautifully Done.” And written right next to it? The word “Family.”
Slow Start, Then a Skyrocket
In his early KKR years, Rinku had limited chances. But in 2022, he found his rhythm—174 runs with a 148+ strike rate. Then came the legendary moment in 2023: 5 sixes in 5 balls off Yash Dayal. Chase completed. Stadium stunned. Fans went wild.
That season?
-
474 runs
-
14 matches
-
Average: 59.25
-
Strike rate: 149.53
-
Four 50s
From IPL Fame to Team India
Rinku’s performance earned him an India debut. He’s now played:
-
2 ODIs (55 runs)
-
33 T20Is (546 runs @ 42 avg, 161+ SR)
He was also a reserve in India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad and celebrated his first IPL title with KKR last season.
This Season So Far
In IPL 2025, Rinku’s still going strong with:
-
61 runs in 4 matches
-
Avg: 30.50 | SR: 148+
-
Best: 32 not out*
Catch him next when KKR faces LSG at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. KKR currently sits 5th on the points table.
🙌 Celebrate underdog stories like Rinku’s only at Cricket Army!
