Rinku Singh, the Kolkata Knight Riders batsman, recently shared how his impressive five consecutive sixes in the 2023 IPL against Gujarat Titans not only changed his career but also his personal life.
Singh revealed that his fiancée, Priya Saroj, was moved to tears by his performance, which significantly boosted his recognition.
Prior to this feat, Priya's father was unaware of Singh, but the widespread attention garnered by his innings made a considerable impact.
Singh described the moment as "life-changing," acknowledging the subsequent increase in his social media following and overall public recognition, which he believes has positively influenced his life both on and off the field.
“She (Priya) was crying on the phone. Saachi didi (Nitish Rana's wife) told me she was emotional. It was such a big day, five sixes were hit, people had started to know me. I was feeling that maybe things could become easier; about marriage and all that. At that time, her father didn't know who Rinku Singh was. He didn't know anything. He had no interest in cricket. Yes. He didn't have that much idea”
Best average at Lower Order position in IPL 2025 (min 3 innings)
Rank | Player | Team | average |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | MI | 74.00 | |
#2 | KKR | 64.00 | |
#3 | PBKS | 49.00 | |
#4 | GT | 41.00 | |
#5 | RR | 41.00 |
Best strike rate performers in 2025 season (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Kolkata Knight Riders players
Rank | Player | Team | strike-rate-2025 |
---|---|---|---|
#1 | KKR | 163.73 | |
#2 | KKR | 153.73 | |
#3 | KKR | 147.73 | |
#4 | KKR | 141.54 | |
#5 | KKR | 139.62 |