Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
Latest News about Rahul Tripathi
01/04/2026
Rahul Tripathi returned to Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2026 IPL season, reuniting with the franchise where he previously scored 397 runs in 2021. This return highlights his consistent performance as a powerplay specialist and his value as an experienced opener in the league.
01/04/2025
Rahul Tripathi joined Chennai Super Kings for the 2025 IPL season, continuing his role as an aggressive opener. His move marked a significant shift after playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2022 to 2024, where he helped the team reach the IPL final.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rahul Ajay Tripathi |
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| Role | Batter |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 64 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Hobbies | Listening to Music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Pranav Kumar Tripathi (Former Cricketer) |
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| Mother | Suchitra Singh |
| Siblings | Raj Kishan (Former State Level Cricketer) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #52 (Rising Pune Supergiant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm fast-medium | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Records/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | Rising Pune Supergiant signed him for the 10th edition of IPL in 2017 after his impressive first-class performances | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Ajinkya Rahane |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/tripathirahul52/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rahul Tripathi is an Indian cricketer who represents Maharashtra in first-class cricket. | |
| 2. For the 2017 IPL season, Rising Pune Supergiant acquired Rahul Tripathi for INR 10 Lakh. | |
| 3. Before Tripathi joined, Rising Pune Supergiant struggled to find a suitable opening partner for Ajinkya Rahane. | |
| 4. Mayank Agarwal was initially tried but didn't perform well as an opener. | |
| 5. Tripathi was eventually brought in and proved to be a successful opening batsman for the team, scoring runs quickly. | |
| 6. Family relocated to Pune in 2003 where he trained at Deccan Gymkhana under mentors Kedar Joglekar and Hemant Athalye. | |
| 7. Scored three consecutive centuries at U-19 level. | |
| 8. Born in an army family, which instilled discipline in his cricketing approach. | |
| 9. Made his List A debut for Maharashtra in 2010 against Baroda. | |
| 10. Made his first-class debut for Maharashtra in 2012 against Baroda. | |
| 11. Rising Pune Supergiant acquired him for INR 10 Lakh for the 2017 IPL season. | |
| 12. Filled the opening slot for Rising Pune Supergiant after Mayank Agarwal could not establish himself as an ideal opening partner for Ajinkya Rahane. | |
| 13. Trained at Deccan Gymkhana in Pune under mentors Kedar Joglekar and Hemant Athalye after family relocated to Pune in 2003. | |
| 14. Named in India's T20I squad for the series against Ireland in June 2022. | |
| 15. Earned a spot in India's ODI squad for the series against Zimbabwe in July 2022. | |
| 16. Made his T20I debut at age 31 on 05/01/2023 against Sri Lanka | |
| 17. Known for his aggressive powerplay batting and ability to handle both pace and spin bowling |