Rahul Tripathi Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Rahul Tripathi?

Rahul Tripathi is an Indian cricketer who represents Maharashtra in domestic cricket and plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a right-hand batsman and right-arm medium bowler known for flamboyant batting style and versatility in middle order.

Rahul Tripathi is widely recognized as proven top-order batter who emerged as powerplay dasher during breakthrough 2017 IPL season helping Rising Pune Supergiant reach final.

Early Life and Background

He was Born on March 2, 1991, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, his birth place is Ranchi. His hometown is Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

Rahul’s background involved supportive military environment from Ranchi region. Parents include Pranav Kumar Pandey, father who is builder and encouraged cricket journey, and Suchitra Singh, mother who remained supportive throughout development.

His brother is Raj Kishan who is former state level cricketer. Guardians from Ranchi which state or country is Jharkhand, India.

Regarding his relationships, there is no public information available about current status. His gf status remains unknown as he keeps personal life private.

There’s no wife as marital status is unmarried. Cast is Hindu, and house location is kept private between Ranchi and Pune.

Rahul Tripathi Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Rahul Ajay Tripathi
Occupation	Top-Order Batter
Place	Ranchi, Jharkhand
Hometown	Ranchi, Jharkhand
Date of Birth (Birthday)	March 2, 1991
Age	34 years
Height	5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight	65 Kgs.
Father	Pranav Kumar Pandey
Mother	Suchitra Singh
Brother	Raj Kishan
Sisters	Not Known
Cast	Hindu
Wife	None
Gf	Not Known
House	Ranchi/Pune
IPL Team	Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL Price 2026	₹75 lakh
Net Worth	Estimated ₹20-25 crore

Professional Cricket Career

Rahul’s career start came through Maharashtra cricket after moved to Pune due to father’s army transfer during childhood.

Debut came in 2012 for Maharashtra in domestic circuit training at Deccan Gymkhana, one of oldest clubs in Pune city.

Rose to prominence during 2017 IPL season for Rising Pune Supergiant producing seven scores over 30 in eight innings consecutively.

Recent news includes his consistent performances for Maharashtra in Vijay Hazare Trophy where he scored 83 not out in December 2025.

Made international debut on January 5, 2023, for T20I against Sri Lanka at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

Scored 504 runs as top scorer for Maharashtra in 2018-19 Ranji Trophy showcasing technical correctness in longer format.

T20 career includes 3807 runs across 172 matches with top score of 93 and strike rate of 134.47 across formats.

Indian Premier League Career

His ipl journey began in 2017 when Rising Pune Supergiant signed him for ₹10 lakh after impressive Vijay Hazare Trophy performances.

Scored 391 runs at strike rate over 145 helping RPS advance into 2017 final as powerplay dasher alongside Ajinkya Rahane.

Played for multiple franchises including Rajasthan Royals (2018-2019), Kolkata Knight Riders (2020-2021), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2022-2024).

For ipl team 2026, bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹75 lakh at base price recognizing his proven abilities.

His ipl price reflects consistent performances with total Indian Premier League earnings of ₹37.75 crore across career spanning 100 matches.

Peak season came in 2022 with Sunrisers Hyderabad scoring 413 runs with six scores of 30-plus at strike rate of 158.24.

Rahul Tripathi Stats

Domestic & International Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
T20Is	5	5	0	97	44	19.40	67	144.77	0	0	11	5	3	0
FC	56	95	6	2867	132	32.21	5283	54.26	7	15	347	54	34	0
List A	75	73	7	2233	156*	33.83	2561	87.19	4	12	221	39	23	0
T20s	172	168	21	3807	93	25.89	2831	134.47	0	20	366	141	74	0

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
T20Is	5	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	56	57	1922	974	13	2/27	2/10	74.92	3.04	147.8
List A	75	33	573	534	7	2/25	2/25	76.28	5.59	81.8
T20s	172	18	228	285	12	5/27	5/27	23.75	7.50	19.0

IPL Stats

Batting & Fielding

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
100	98	11	2291	93	26.33	1662	137.84	0	12	229	85	34	0

Bowling

Mat	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR
100	6	12	0	0/12	–	12.00	–

His career stats showcase reliable middle-order batter. Career Statics demonstrate abilities as innovative stroke-maker excelling in pressure situations across sport.

Records and Achievements

Rahul Tripathi multiple achievement include:

• Breakthrough performer in 2017 IPL helping RPS reach final
• Over 2,200 runs in Indian Premier League with strike rate above 135
• Leading run-scorer for Maharashtra in 2018-19 Ranji Trophy (504 runs)
• Scored 391 runs in 2017 IPL at strike rate over 145
• Peak season with SRH in 2022 scoring 413 runs
• Seven centuries in First-Class cricket with biggest score of 132
• Four centuries in List A format with best of 156 not out
• No century in t20 yet but 20 half-centuries across T20 career
• Made five T20I appearances for India in 2023

These records demonstrate his journey from army background to established Indian Premier League performer.

Playing Style

Rahul Tripathi is 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) with athletic build enabling aggressive strokeplay.

Known for attacking spin bowling effectively while playing innovative shots across field with clean hitting ability.

Technically correct right-handed batter excels in building innings while maintaining high strike rates adapting to different positions.

Rahul Tripathi Net Worth

Net worth is estimated at ₹20-25 crore (2026). Income sources include:

• Indian Premier League salary: ₹75 lakh from KKR (2026)
• Total ipl earnings: ₹37.75 crore across career
• Maharashtra domestic cricket earnings
• Match fees from various tournaments
• T20I appearance fees from India

The net worth reflects successful sports career with IPL contracts significantly contributing to financial position over years.

Family, Personal Life & Relationship

Parent’s Pranav Kumar Pandey from Jharkhand is builder who encouraged cricket despite military background requiring family transfers.

Mother Suchitra Singh offered emotional support throughout journey enabling focus on cricket career during frequent relocations.

Brother Raj Kishan is former state level cricketer maintaining supportive environment understanding sports demands.

Cut teeth at Deccan Gymkhana in Pune, one of oldest clubs in city after parents transferred there.

Follows religion Hinduism with passion for listening to music across various hobbies during leisure time.

Idolizes Ajinkya Rahane studying his batting techniques particularly classical approach to building innings under pressure.

Maintains calm nature on field despite aggressive batting style showing composure in challenging situations consistently.

Team India Prospects

Played five T20Is for India in 2023 scoring 97 runs. Dates Joined progression: Maharashtra (2012), Rising Pune Supergiant (2017), India (2023).

Continues playing domestic cricket for Maharashtra and Indian Premier League showcasing longevity across formats.

Strong domestic performances position him well for future international opportunities with continued consistency in T20 cricket.

Social Media Profile

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Instagram	tripathirahul52
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Facebook	tripathirahul52rt

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