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Rinku Singh's Lucky Break Seals KKR Win
19 Apr
Summary
- Rinku Singh survived a dropped catch to score a match-winning half-century.
- Rajasthan Royals set Kolkata Knight Riders a target of 155.
- KKR secured their first win of the season after a top-order collapse.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched their first victory of the IPL 2026 season on Sunday, with Rinku Singh playing a pivotal role in their successful chase against Rajasthan Royals. Singh benefited from a dropped catch early in his innings, which allowed him to continue and eventually score a match-winning half-century.
Earlier, Rajasthan Royals batted first after winning the toss, setting a target of 155 runs for KKR. Their innings saw contributions from the top order, but disciplined bowling from KKR's Varun Chakravarthy and Karthik Tyagi, who each claimed three wickets, restricted them to 155 for 9.
KKR's chase began shakily, experiencing a top-order collapse that left them in a precarious position. However, Rinku Singh's determined batting, bolstered by his earlier stroke of luck, ensured KKR crossed the finish line, much to the relief of their fans.
