Rinku Singh has etched his name into the historical records of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by surpassing Andre Russell’s mark for the most catches taken by a Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player. As of April 2, 2026, Singh achieved this milestone during the IPL 2026 season.
Rinku Singh Breaks KKR Catch Record
In a thrilling match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Singh demonstrated his exceptional fielding skills. He completed two crucial catches, first taking Ishan Kishan off the bowling of Blessing Muzarabani and subsequently catching Aniket Verma from Anukul Roy’s delivery.
With these catches, Rinku Singh elevated his total to 41 catches in just 61 matches for KKR. This impressive feat allows him to claim the title of the franchise’s all-time leader in catches, surpassing Andre Russell, who previously held the record with 40 catches in 133 matches from 2013 to 2025.
Catch Leaders for Kolkata Knight Riders
| Player | Matches | Catches |
|---|---|---|
| Rinku Singh | 61 | 41 |
| Andre Russell | 133 | 40 |
| Sunil Narine | 191 | 36 |
| Manoj Tiwary | 54 | 30 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 54 | 25 |
IPL Catch Records
Across the entire IPL, Rinku Singh’s record is noteworthy. However, he trails behind Virat Kohli, who holds the overall catch record in the league. Kohli has achieved 118 catches in 268 matches while representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2008. Following Kohli are Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina, both of whom have 109 catches each.
| Player | Team(s) | Matches | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 268 | 118 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Chennai Super Kings, Others | 255 | 109 |
| Suresh Raina | Chennai Super Kings, Others | 205 | 109 |
Rinku Singh’s achievement not only highlights his growing significance for the Kolkata Knight Riders but also reinforces the competitive spirit of the IPL. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate how he will continue to build on this record.
