On August 17, Abhinandan Singh led the Lucknow Falcons to victory in the UPT20 League 2026. In Match No. 6 of the competition, Lucknow defeated Noida Kings by three wickets at Ekana Stadium thanks to the RCB pacer’s four wickets for thirty runs, which earned him Player of the Match.
Prior to the 2025 Indian Premier League season, Abhinandan signed with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and he made his league debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2026 season. He was exposed to international-standard cricket and coaching techniques while playing with seasoned fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar at RCB.
In both 2025 and 2026, RCB won the coveted IPL championship, giving Abhinandan Singh a successful environment to grow up in. The right-arm seamer recently praised Virat Kohli for guiding him and assisting him in honing his skills.
How Abhinandan Singh was influenced by Virat Kohli
Abhinandan Singh worked closely with the coaching staff and senior bowlers during the 2026 IPL season, therefore his tenure with RCB went beyond Kohli’s direct mentoring. His rise through the ranks was a reflection of the team’s competitive atmosphere; following his first appearances, he was chosen for the playing XI.
This season, Abhinandan Singh participated in three IPL games and claimed an equal number of wickets. But his economy rate was 12.62. Next year, he hopes to build on his expertise and run a more successful campaign.
