Fans can’t believe what they have just seen in the match between GT and KKR on Sunday (April 9). Batting first, GT set a huge target of 205 runs. While it seemed impossible for KKR to chase down such a massive total, KKR fought hard and brought down the equation to 28 needed off the last 5 balls of the innings. Then came the Rinku storm where Rinku Singh hit 5 consecutive sixes to win the match for KKR.
While Rinku Singh is one of the most talented players in KKR, he was priced low in the IPL 2023 player auction list. Here is how much Rinku Singh earns per match in IPL 2023.
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Rinku Singh’s per match salary and perks in IPL 2023
Rinku Singh was retained by KKR for Rs 55 lakh for the sixth consecutive year in IPL 2023. Meanwhile, just like every team, KKR is set to play a total of 14 matches in the tournament. This means that the per match fee of Rinku Singh this year is Rs 4.23 lakhs. No doubt he is also set to earn more money depending on his performance throughout the season. This amount could go up to Rs 6 lakh if he is consistent.
Apart from the per match fee, IPL players like Rinku Singh get many perks such as staying at five star hotels, traveling by private jets, and getting a fixed daily allowance for food and other amenities.
The Kolkata Knight Riders will play their next match on April 14 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.