The left-arm spinner from Uttar Pradesh received his IPL contract from Mumbai Indians in the inaugural season itself. However, Swapnil Singh didn’t get a chance to represent the franchise that year. Later, Mumbai Indians released him in the following year, which made him wait for 8 long years to earn an IPL contract once again. After a long wait, Swapnil Singh found himself in the squad of the Punjab Kings for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. During his tenure with the Punjab, Swapnil went on to play 5 matches where he picked up only 1 wicket. His poor results led his way out of IPL for the next 6 years again.
In 2023, Lucknow bought Swapnil in need of an experienced spinner from their home ground-based domestic team. However, Swapnil’s record with LSG wasn’t good either, as he played 2 matches and hasn’t picked any wickets. Lucknow released Swapnil Singh ahead of the 2024 auction in need of variety in the squad. Bangalore roped in the left-arm spinner for his base price in the 2024 auction. Swapnil’s experience and his ability will be a great addition to the RCB’s spin department. It will be interesting to see how RCB uses Swapnil Singh in their lineup for the 2024 IPL.
| Full Name | Swapnil Singh |
| Date of Birth | 22 January 1991 |
| Nationality, Hometown | Indian, Uttar Pradesh |
| Debut year in IPL | 2023 |
| Teams Played | Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Lucknow Supergiants |
| Current Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Batsman |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm Orthodox |
Swapnil Singh IPL Salary
Mumbai Indians bought Swapnil for a decent price of 4 lakhs in the 2018 IPL. However, his journey with the franchise ended in the inaugural season itself. It was in 2016 when Swapnil made his comeback to the IPL after a wait of 8 long years. Punjab Kings roped him for his base price of 10 lakhs in the 2016 auctions. Swapnil’s performance during his two-year tenure with Punjab wasn’t impressive, which led to his exit from the IPL for the next 6 years.
In 2023, Lucknow signed the experienced campaigner in their squad for 20 lakhs. After his underwhelming performance during his journey with LSG, Swapnil was released ahead of the 2024 auction. Bangalore saw the opportunity and roped in the left-arm spinner for his base price of 20 lakhs in the auction. Swapnil Sing is all set to represent his new franchise in the upcoming 2024 IPL.
| YEAR | SALARY | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,00,000 | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| 2023 | 20,00,000 | Lucknow Supergiants |
| 2017 | 10,00,000 | Punjab Kings |
| 2016 | 10,00,000 | Punjab Kings |
| 2008 | 4,00,000 | Mumbai Indians |
Swapnil Singh IPL Stats
Batting
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | LSG | 2 | 2 | 2* | – | 50.00 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | WKTS | BBM | AVE | ECON | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | LSG | 2 | 0 | 0/7 | – | 9.00 | – | 0 | 0 |
