Rahul Tripathi

Lore & Background

Rahul Tripathi's journey to Sunrisers Hyderabad began in the 2022 IPL Auction, where he was bought by the franchise. That season turned out to be his best in the IPL until that point. His performances were a key part of the Sunrisers' campaign, showcasing the consistency and adaptability he had developed over years of domestic cricket. His time with SRH marked a high point in his IPL career, as he delivered crucial runs in the middle order. After the 2024 season, he was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad and subsequently bought by Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 IPL Auction, where he will reunite with MS Dhoni, with whom he previously played at Rising Pune Supergiant.

Reader's Guide

Rahul Tripathi was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2022 IPL Auction and played for the franchise from 2022 to 2024. During this period, he had his best IPL season till then, establishing himself as a reliable middle-order batsman. His role involved stabilizing innings after early wickets and providing acceleration in the death overs. Tripathi's ability to rotate strike and find boundaries made him a consistent contributor. He was released by SRH after the 2024 IPL season and was subsequently bought by Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 IPL Auction, where he will play alongside his domestic team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and reunite with MS Dhoni.

Did You Know?

• Rahul Tripathi was born on 2 March 1991 in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
• His father, Ajay Tripathi, was a former cricketer who played for the Uttar Pradesh under-22 team in the early 80s.
• He earned the BCCI award for Best U-25 Cricketer in 2014.
• He made his Twenty20 International debut for India on 5 January 2023 at the age of 31.
• His younger sister Rupali Tripathi has represented Maharashtra in basketball.