Swapnil Singh has played just fourteen IPL matches across a career that spans nearly two decades of professional cricket. That single fact explains both his story and his staying power. A slow left-arm orthodox spinner who bats right-handed in the middle order, Swapnil has been the reliable domestic campaigner franchises keep coming back to whenever they need a spinner who does not leak runs and a batter who can clear the ropes at the death.
His IPL story has unfolded in fits and starts. Mumbai Indians carried him in 2008 without giving him a game. Kings XI Punjab gave him his debut in 2016 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, but opportunities stayed scarce. After a long spell out of the league, Lucknow Super Giants picked him up in 2023, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed him in 2024, the season that finally put him on the IPL map. In the 2024 campaign he played seven matches, took six wickets and swung his bat to real effect, including a 15-ball-odd cameo style innings of 15 not out that showed what he can do with the willow. When RCB ended their long title drought in 2025, Swapnil Singh was part of that maiden championship squad, a reward for years of patient grinding in domestic cricket.
This page covers Swapnil Singh IPL stats in full: his season-wise numbers, career batting and bowling tables, auction price history, and his latest confirmed status ahead of IPL 2027.
Swapnil Singh IPL Stats Overview
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Swapnil Singh |
| IPL Debut | 4 May 2016, Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Eden Gardens |
| Role | Bowler (spin-bowling all-rounder) |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Current IPL Team | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| IPL Matches | 14 |
| IPL Runs | 51 |
| Highest Score | 15 not out |
| IPL Wickets | 7 |
| Best Bowling | 2/28 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not officially confirmed |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Swapnil Singh?
Swapnil Singh was born on 22 January 1991 in Rae Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He announced himself to Indian cricket as a teenager, making his first-class debut for Baroda at 14 years and 355 days old, among the youngest Ranji Trophy debutants ever. A classical slow left-arm spinner with a useful lower-order game, he became a Baroda mainstay before moving to Uttarakhand in the 2021-22 season, and now represents Tripura in domestic cricket.
His domestic resume is genuinely strong. In the 2014-15 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy he produced the remarkable figures of 6 for 19 against Saurashtra, one of the best bowling performances of that tournament, and a spell that first brought him to IPL scouts’ attention. He finished as Baroda’s leading run-scorer in the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy with 565 runs, and across his first-class career he has crossed 3,000 runs with two centuries and taken over 200 wickets. That dual record is exactly why franchises kept his number saved even during his long spells out of the IPL.
Swapnil Singh IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mumbai Indians | Squad, did not play |
| 2016 | Kings XI Punjab | Played, 1 match |
| 2017 | Kings XI Punjab | Played, 4 matches |
| 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | Played, 2 matches |
| 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Played, 7 matches |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Squad, no appearances |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Retained, no appearances |
Swapnil’s IPL journey has been unusually fragmented. After the one unused season with Mumbai Indians in 2008, he spent the 2016 and 2017 campaigns with the Punjab franchise, managing five matches across both years. Six years out of the league followed before Lucknow gave him two appearances in 2023. The move to RCB in 2024 changed his fortunes: he finally became a playing member of a squad, featured in seven games, and was retained onward, including a Rs 50 lakh retention ahead of the 2026 season.
Swapnil Singh IPL 2024 Stats
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 7 |
| Wickets | 6 |
| Overs | 15 |
| Runs conceded | 133 |
| Bowling average | 22.20 |
| Economy rate | 8.90 |
| Bowling strike rate | 15.00 |
| Runs scored | 37 |
| Batting strike rate | 176.19 |
| Highest score | 15 not out |
The 2024 season was by far Swapnil Singh’s best in the IPL. Brought into the side during Virat Kohli‘s side’s remarkable late-season surge toward the playoffs, he repaid Faf du Plessis‘s faith with controlled left-arm spin through the middle overs, finishing with six wickets at an economy under nine. His bowling strike rate of 15 was excellent for a holding spinner. With the bat he was even more explosive: 37 runs at a strike rate of 176.19, with three fours and three sixes, including that unbeaten 15. It was the season that proved he belonged at this level.
Swapnil Singh IPL 2025 Stats
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Runs scored | 0 |
Swapnil Singh was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 50 lakh in the 2025 mega auction but did not feature in any match during the 2025 season, with Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma occupying the frontline spin roles. He stayed with the squad all season, and his loyalty was rewarded with an IPL winners’ medal when RCB lifted their maiden title in 2025.
Swapnil Singh IPL 2026 Stats
| Category | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 0 |
| Wickets | 0 |
| Runs scored | 0 |
RCB retained Swapnil Singh for Rs 50 lakh ahead of the 2026 season, valuing his experience and control in the middle overs. Available records show he did not add to his playing tally in 2026, leaving his career IPL figures at 14 matches and 7 wickets.
Swapnil Singh IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. The league’s retention window and auction for the 2027 season have not been concluded, so Swapnil Singh’s team and price for 2027 are not officially confirmed. He last featured for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, retained at Rs 50 lakh for 2026.
Swapnil Singh IPL 2027 Team and Price
As of October 2026, Swapnil Singh’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. His most recent confirmed engagement is his retention by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 50 lakh ahead of IPL 2026. Whether RCB retain him again or he goes back into the auction will be decided when the franchise announces its retention list for the 2027 season. Keep an eye on the IPL 2027 retention deadline and rules for updates.
Swapnil Singh IPL Career Batting Stats
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 9 | 4 | 51 | 15* | 10.20 | 113.33 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Swapnil Singh IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | 27.0 | 241 | 7 | 2/28 | 34.43 | 8.93 | 23.14 |
Swapnil Singh IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KXIP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2017 | KXIP | 4 | – | 12 | 10 | 6.00 | 63.15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | |
| 2023 | LSG | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2* | – | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | |
| 2024 | RCB | 7 | 5 | 37 | 15* | 18.50 | 176.19 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8.90 | |
| 2025 | RCB | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | – | |
| 2026 | RCB | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| Career | 14 | 9 | 51 | 15* | 10.20 | 113.33 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8.93 | ||
Swapnil Singh IPL Highest Score
Swapnil Singh’s highest IPL score is 15 not out, made for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2024 season. It came during his most productive batting spell in the league, when he struck at 176.19 across the campaign with three fours and three sixes. For a bowler who usually bats at eight or below, it was a reminder of the lower-order hitting that made him Baroda’s leading Ranji run-scorer in 2017-18.
Swapnil Singh IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Swapnil Singh has taken 7 wickets in 14 IPL matches at an average of 34.43 and an economy of 8.93. His best bowling figures in the IPL are 2 for 28. Six of those seven wickets came in the 2024 season for RCB, when his 15 overs cost 133 runs at an economy of 8.90 and a strike rate of 15, easily the most impactful stretch of his IPL career with the ball.
Swapnil Singh IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mumbai Indians | Rs 4 lakh | Auction purchase (did not play) |
| 2016 | Kings XI Punjab | Rs 10 lakh | Auction purchase |
| 2017 | Kings XI Punjab | Not officially confirmed | Retained (reported) |
| 2023 | Lucknow Super Giants | Rs 20 lakh | Auction purchase |
| 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 20 lakh | Auction purchase |
| 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 50 lakh | Auction purchase (mega auction) |
| 2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Rs 50 lakh | Retention |
Swapnil’s price graph tells the story of a late bloomer. From Rs 4 lakh at Mumbai Indians in 2008 and Rs 10 lakh with Punjab in 2016, he slipped back to Rs 20 lakh when Lucknow and then RCB picked him up in 2023 and 2024. His 2024 performances pushed his value to Rs 50 lakh in the 2025 mega auction, and RCB kept him at that price for 2026. He has never been a headline buy, but franchises keep paying for what he offers: reliability.
Swapnil Singh IPL Records and Achievements
- Member of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad that won the franchise’s maiden IPL title in 2025.
- Best IPL season in 2024: 6 wickets at an economy of 8.90 plus 37 runs at a strike rate of 176.19.
- One of the youngest first-class debutants in Indian cricket history, debuting for Baroda at 14 years and 355 days.
- Best T20 bowling figures of 6 for 19 for Baroda against Saurashtra in the 2014-15 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, among the best of that tournament.
- Baroda’s leading run-scorer in the 2017-18 Ranji Trophy with 565 runs.
Swapnil Singh’s IPL Performance Analysis
Swapnil Singh’s IPL numbers make sense only when split into two eras. From 2016 to 2023 he played seven matches and took a single wicket, the classic fringe spinner getting cameo games in unfamiliar conditions. The 2024 season changed the pattern: seven matches, six wickets, and an economy of 8.90 that sat comfortably alongside the league’s better holding spinners. His strike rate of 15 in that season suggests he was used in attacking windows rather than just as a containing option.
The batting is the part franchises keep underrating. A career strike rate of 113 in the IPL understates what he showed in 2024, when he struck at 176 with genuine six-hitting. That cameo power is backed by first-class hundreds and a season as Baroda’s top Ranji scorer. The honest reading of Swapnil Singh is this: he is a better all-rounder than his IPL role has ever asked him to be. RCB’s continued retention, now three seasons running, shows they see it too.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Swapnil Singh make his IPL debut?
Swapnil Singh made his IPL debut on 4 May 2016 for Kings XI Punjab against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
Which IPL teams has Swapnil Singh played for?
He has played for Kings XI Punjab (2016-17), Lucknow Super Giants (2023) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2024-26). He was also in the Mumbai Indians squad in 2008 without playing a match.
What are Swapnil Singh’s career IPL stats?
In 14 IPL matches he has scored 51 runs at a strike rate of 113.33 and taken 7 wickets at an economy of 8.93, with best bowling figures of 2 for 28.
What is Swapnil Singh’s IPL 2027 team and price?
Not officially confirmed yet. The IPL 2027 season has not started and the retention window and auction have not concluded. His last confirmed team is Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who retained him for Rs 50 lakh in 2026.
Was Swapnil Singh part of RCB’s IPL 2025 title win?
Yes. He was in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad that won the franchise’s maiden IPL title in 2025, though he did not play a match that season.
What is Swapnil Singh’s bowling style?
He is a slow left-arm orthodox spinner who bats right-handed in the lower middle order.
What is Swapnil Singh’s best IPL season?
The 2024 season for RCB: 7 matches, 6 wickets at an economy of 8.90, and 37 runs at a strike rate of 176.19.
Sources and Data Notes
Figures cross-checked across CREX player career records, myKhel IPL career tables, sportscafe career history, CricXtasy and Sports Ganga retention reporting, the official Lucknow Super Giants player profile, and the official IPL site (iplt20.com) squad listings. The 2024 season split (7 matches, 6 wickets, 15 overs) is verified against multiple season tables; season-level bowling figures for 2016-17 are derived from career aggregates where primary sources did not report them. Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed.
Statistics updated through: 19 October 2026
