<p>Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is back after 11 months, but the fans might have to wait a bit longer to see him in action, as there is a yellow alert for rainfall in Dublin, Ireland – the venue for the first T20I on Friday. Per the latest reports, around 4 pm local time, showers are expected, with a period of rain forecast in the evening. The overall weather is said to remain breezy around game time.</p>

<p>With Bumrah set to don the captain’s hat upon his return to international cricket – becoming the 11th T20I captain for India, all eyes will be on him. Alongside him, another bowler who remained on the sidelines due to a similar back issue – Prasidh Krishna, is also expected to break into the XI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both seamers, Bumrah (September 2022) and Prasidh (August 2022) were out of the scheme of things but upon attaining complete fitness, are back in the reckoning for a spot in India’s World Cup squad. Though Bumrah is certain of leading India’s pace-attack in the home WC (subject to fitness), Krishna will aim to impress the selectors with this limited chance in the Ireland series.</p>

<p>As the BCCI selectors are reported to be waiting till Sunday, August 20 before announcing the squad for the Asia Cup, which begins August 30 (co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka), Krishna has just one game in hand to press for his case in the side.</p>

<h2>New faces eager for their turn</h2>

<p>Not just these two bowlers, several other players in the team are also keen on impressing the selectors, with one including IPL hero Rinku Singh.</p>

<p>After hogging the limelight for his classy lower-order knocks in the latest edition of the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders Rinku Singh is ready for the next chapter of his life.</p>

<p>The left-handed batter showed he has the mettle to deliver against the best of bowlers under pressure – something he also wishes to replicate at the top stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides him, young Yashasvi Jaiswal will open alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, while there will be a toss-up between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma for the keeper’s slot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though per the latest reports, Sanju's mediocre outings in the Caribbean could see him lose his ODI spot to KL Rahul for the Asia Cup and the World Cup 2023.&nbsp;The selectors might give him an extra chance to fight for a place in the T20I side for next year’s T20 World Cup.</p>

<h3>Match Details –</h3>

<p><strong>Timing</strong> – The first of the three T20Is will begin at 7:30 PM IST</p>

<p><strong>Venue</strong> – Dublin, Ireland</p>

<h4>Here’s India’s predicted XI for the 1st T20I vs Ireland</h4>

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah (captain) and Prasidh Krishna</p>

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Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is back after 11 months, but the fans might have to wait a bit longer to see him in action, as there is a yellow alert for rainfall in Dublin, Ireland – the venue for the first T20I on Friday.

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah is back after 11 months, but the fans might have to wait a bit longer to see him in action, as there is a yellow alert for rainfall in Dublin, Ireland – the venue for the first T20I on Friday. Per the latest reports, around 4 pm local time, showers are expected, with a period of rain forecast in the evening. The overall weather is said to remain breezy around game time. With Bumrah set to don the captain’s hat upon his return to international cricket – becoming the 11th T20I captain for India, all eyes will be on him. Alongside him, another bowler who remained on the sidelines due to a similar back issue – Prasidh Krishna, is also expected to break into the XI. ALSO READ: IRE vs IND 2023: Even during my rehab I was preparing for the World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah Both seamers, Bumrah (September 2022) and Prasidh (August 2022) were out of the scheme of things but upon attaining complete fitness, are back in the reckoning for a spot in India’s World Cup squad. Though Bumrah is certain of leading India’s pace-attack in the home WC (subject to fitness), Krishna will aim to impress the selectors with this limited chance in the Ireland series. As the BCCI selectors are reported to be waiting till Sunday, August 20 before announcing the squad for the Asia Cup, which begins August 30 (co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka), Krishna has just one game in hand to press for his case in the side. New faces eager for their turn Not just these two bowlers, several other players in the team are also keen on impressing the selectors, with one including IPL hero Rinku Singh. After hogging the limelight for his classy lower-order knocks in the latest edition of the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders Rinku Singh is ready for the next chapter of his life. The left-handed batter showed he has the mettle to deliver against the best of bowlers under pressure – something he also wishes to replicate at the top stage. Besides him, young Yashasvi Jaiswal will open alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, while there will be a toss-up between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma for the keeper’s slot. Though per the latest reports, Sanju's mediocre outings in the Caribbean could see him lose his ODI spot to KL Rahul for the Asia Cup and the World Cup 2023. The selectors might give him an extra chance to fight for a place in the T20I side for next year’s T20 World Cup. Match Details – Timing – The first of the three T20Is will begin at 7:30 PM IST Venue – Dublin, Ireland Here’s India’s predicted XI for the 1st T20I vs Ireland Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah (captain) and Prasidh Krishna WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Indian Cricket Team receives a massive boost as ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah returns to the squad for the Ireland T20Is, starting August 18 in Dublin. Bumrah, who was out since September last year due to a back injury, will also lead the new-looking Indian side. Left-handed batter Rinku Singh has also earned maiden India call-up as fast bowler Prasidh Krishna makes the cut.</p>

<p>With more than a fortnight to go before the start of the three-match Ireland T20Is, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee decided to rest the star players as Asia Cup 2023 looms. While regular captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are anyway out of the scheme from this format following the T20 World Cup debacle against England last year, several top names like Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and stand-in captain Hardik Pandya, also got rested.</p>

<p>It means the board picked an inexperienced squad with some new faces, including Rinku Singh. The left-handed batter had outstanding numbers and outings in this year’s IPL to press his case for selection. Though the selectors decided to overlook him for the West Indies T20I, they offered him his maiden chance in India colours at the international level.</p>

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<p>Alongside him, keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, who proved his credentials playing for Punjab Kings, also received a call-up, while Avesh Khan and Prasidh Krishna, two seamers who were out of action for some time now, got picked too.</p>

<p>The BCCI selectors named Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Ahmed in the all-rounders' category in the 15-man squad.</p>

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad were picked as openers, while Sanju Samson retained his place in the T20I squad. Tilak Varma, who also received his maiden call-up for West Indies T20Is, also got picked.</p>

<p>Besides, Bumrah, who finally made his much-anticipated return after 11 months, seamers Mukesh Kumar and left-armer Arshdeep Singh were also named.</p>

<h2>Here is India’s T20I squad for the Ireland series –&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Jasprit Bumrah (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan</p>

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The Indian Cricket Team receives a massive boost as ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah returns to the squad for the Ireland T20Is, starting August 18 in Dublin. Bumrah, who was out since September last year due to a back injury, will also lead the new-looking Indian side.

The Indian Cricket Team receives a massive boost as ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah returns to the squad for the Ireland T20Is, starting August 18 in Dublin. Bumrah, who was out since September last year due to a back injury, will also lead the new-looking Indian side. Left-handed batter Rinku Singh has also earned maiden India call-up as fast bowler Prasidh Krishna makes the cut. With more than a fortnight to go before the start of the three-match Ireland T20Is, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee decided to rest the star players as Asia Cup 2023 looms. While regular captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are anyway out of the scheme from this format following the T20 World Cup debacle against England last year, several top names like Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and stand-in captain Hardik Pandya, also got rested. It means the board picked an inexperienced squad with some new faces, including Rinku Singh. The left-handed batter had outstanding numbers and outings in this year’s IPL to press his case for selection. Though the selectors decided to overlook him for the West Indies T20I, they offered him his maiden chance in India colours at the international level. ALSO READ: Rustom Sorabji Cooper, oldest first-class cricketer, passes away at 100 Alongside him, keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, who proved his credentials playing for Punjab Kings, also received a call-up, while Avesh Khan and Prasidh Krishna, two seamers who were out of action for some time now, got picked too. The BCCI selectors named Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Ahmed in the all-rounders' category in the 15-man squad. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad were picked as openers, while Sanju Samson retained his place in the T20I squad. Tilak Varma, who also received his maiden call-up for West Indies T20Is, also got picked. Besides, Bumrah, who finally made his much-anticipated return after 11 months, seamers Mukesh Kumar and left-armer Arshdeep Singh were also named. Here is India’s T20I squad for the Ireland series – Jasprit Bumrah (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, W Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Jasprit Bumrah returns to India squad for Ireland T20Is, Rinku Singh earns maiden call-up

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced a second-string squad for the upcoming Asian Games. With ICC ODI World Cup starting on October 5, a young Indian team led by Ruturaj Gaikwad will take part in the regional multi-sports tournament. The BCCI handed a lot of fringe players their maiden call-up in the T20I side and Rinku Singh is one of them.</p>

<p>Rinku shot to fame during the last IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders when he smashed five sixes off the last five balls of the match to take his team home. Speaking to RevSportz on his selection, Rinku said he'll dedicate his India debut to his family who has watched his struggles from close quarters.</p>

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<p>“Everyone dreams to play for India, wear that jersey. I don’t think a lot about the future because the more you think, the more burden you put yourself under. I take life as one day at a time. But yes, whoever takes up professional sports wants to represent their country one day or the other,” Rinku said.</p>

<p>“I know for a fact that my family, my parents will be happier than me to see me wear the Indian jersey. They have been waiting for this for years now. They have seen my struggle, they have helped me, been with me through all my ups and downs. The day I don the jersey will be a day dedicated to them,” he added.</p>

<p>The southpaw also revealed how talking to former India skipper MS Dhoni during the IPL 2023 helped him.</p>

<p>"The chatter with Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) was really productive. He has also batted in similar numbers as I do – at 5 or 6 – and he has done it for the majority of his career and knows the position in and out. I simply asked him how to better my game, and his advice was very simple: You are batting really well. Continue whatever you have done so far,” said Rinku.</p>

<p>The Asian Games start September 23 with the cricket tournament starting a day later.</p>

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced a second-string squad for the upcoming Asian Games. With ICC ODI World Cup starting on October 5, a young Indian team led by Ruturaj Gaikwad will take part in the regional multi-sports tournament.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced a second-string squad for the upcoming Asian Games. With ICC ODI World Cup starting on October 5, a young Indian team led by Ruturaj Gaikwad will take part in the regional multi-sports tournament. The BCCI handed a lot of fringe players their maiden call-up in the T20I side and Rinku Singh is one of them. Rinku shot to fame during the last IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders when he smashed five sixes off the last five balls of the match to take his team home. Speaking to RevSportz on his selection, Rinku said he'll dedicate his India debut to his family who has watched his struggles from close quarters. Also Read: 'At 2022 IPL auction, they promised me...': Heartbroken Yuzvendra Chahal on not getting picked by RCB “Everyone dreams to play for India, wear that jersey. I don’t think a lot about the future because the more you think, the more burden you put yourself under. I take life as one day at a time. But yes, whoever takes up professional sports wants to represent their country one day or the other,” Rinku said. “I know for a fact that my family, my parents will be happier than me to see me wear the Indian jersey. They have been waiting for this for years now. They have seen my struggle, they have helped me, been with me through all my ups and downs. The day I don the jersey will be a day dedicated to them,” he added. The southpaw also revealed how talking to former India skipper MS Dhoni during the IPL 2023 helped him. "The chatter with Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) was really productive. He has also batted in similar numbers as I do – at 5 or 6 – and he has done it for the majority of his career and knows the position in and out. I simply asked him how to better my game, and his advice was very simple: You are batting really well. Continue whatever you have done so far,” said Rinku. The Asian Games start September 23 with the cricket tournament starting a day later. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'His advice was...,' Rinku Singh reveals MS Dhoni's words of wisdom after maiden India call up

<p>Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to lead Team India in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games as the Men’s Selection Committee on Friday announced the&nbsp;Men in Blue squad for the tournament.&nbsp;Gaikwad has been appointed as the captain of the Indian team for the Asian Games while Yashasvi Jaiswal, who currently is in red-hot form and debuted in the first Test against West Indies, found a place in the squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The men’s cricket competition will take place from September 28 to October 8 in a T20 format.&nbsp;Asian Games will take place in China this year from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Cricket will be featured in the multi-sport event. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, veteran players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah will miss the Asian Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After a solid performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Rinku Singh has been included in the Indian team for Asian Games. On the back of their fine IPL performances wicketkeeper-batters Jitesh Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh claimed a place in the squad.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gaikwad slammed 590 runs in 16 matches for CSK, while Jitesh and Rinku scored 309 and 474 runs for Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shivam Dube who was the backbone of Chennai Super Kings' middle order batting (CSK) in the IPL 2023 has been recalled to the Indian team for Asian Games.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Team India (Senior Men) squad for Asian Games:</strong> Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube and Prabhsimran Singh (wk).</p>

<p><strong>Standby list of players:</strong> Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda and Sai Sudarsan.&nbsp;</p>

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Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to lead Team India in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games as the Men’s Selection Committee on Friday announced the Men in Blue squad for the tournament.

Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad is all set to lead Team India in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games as the Men’s Selection Committee on Friday announced the Men in Blue squad for the tournament. Gaikwad has been appointed as the captain of the Indian team for the Asian Games while Yashasvi Jaiswal, who currently is in red-hot form and debuted in the first Test against West Indies, found a place in the squad. The men’s cricket competition will take place from September 28 to October 8 in a T20 format. Asian Games will take place in China this year from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Cricket will be featured in the multi-sport event. NEWS 🚨- Team India (Senior Men) squad for 19th Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam… — BCCI (@BCCI) July 14, 2023 × However, veteran players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah will miss the Asian Games. After a solid performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Rinku Singh has been included in the Indian team for Asian Games. On the back of their fine IPL performances wicketkeeper-batters Jitesh Sharma and Prabhsimran Singh claimed a place in the squad. Also Read | Harmanpreet Kaur to lead Team India as BCCI announces strong squad for Asian Games Gaikwad slammed 590 runs in 16 matches for CSK, while Jitesh and Rinku scored 309 and 474 runs for Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively. Also Read | Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz thumps Daniil Medvedev, to face Novak Djokovic in final on Sunday Shivam Dube who was the backbone of Chennai Super Kings' middle order batting (CSK) in the IPL 2023 has been recalled to the Indian team for Asian Games. Watch | Is Novak Djokovic the G.O.A.T? | WION Sports × Team India (Senior Men) squad for Asian Games: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube and Prabhsimran Singh (wk). Standby list of players: Yash Thakur, Sai Kishore, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Hooda and Sai Sudarsan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead Team India in Hangzhou Asian Games; Rinku Singh included

<p>Former India cricketer Akash Chopra has lauded selectors for appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the vice-captain of India for the T20I series against West Indies. The Indian cricket team is now in Barbados for the two-match Test series against West Indies. On Wednesday, the 15-member squad for the T20 series was also announced. In the absence of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya will lead the T20I team against West Indies and Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. Supporting this decision, Akash Chopra said Suryakumar Yadav comes “with a lot of cricketing experience”.</p>

<p>Akash Chopra said, “Giving him the vice-captaincy is right because of the way he has performed. It's not just the seniority in the side but he has&nbsp;come with a lot of cricketing experience. He has been a late bloomer slightly but vice-captain, I think a very good choice.”</p>

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<h2>Some maiden T20I call-ups</h2>

<p>Team India has been announced for the T20 series against West Indies. Hardik Pandya will lead the T20 team, while Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. IPL superstars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Verma have been given their maiden T20 call-ups. However, KKR’s Rinku Singh is not part of the Indian squad this time. Senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been rested.</p>

<p>India Squad for IND vs WI T20: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Surya Kumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar.</p>

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<h2>Selection committee to be headed by Ajit Agarkar</h2>

<p>Some changes have also happened in the selection committee. Chetan Sharma was replaced by former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar as the chief selector. And this is the first team selected by the selection committee headed by Agarkar.</p>

<p>Apart from Test matches, the Indian team will also play an ODI and T20 series in the West Indies. India's tour of the West Indies will see both teams locking horns in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The first match of the India-West Indies Test series will be played in Dominica from July 12.</p>


Former India cricketer Akash Chopra has lauded selectors for appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the vice-captain of India for the T20I series against West Indies. The Indian cricket team is now in Barbados for the two-match Test series against West Indies.

Former India cricketer Akash Chopra has lauded selectors for appointing Suryakumar Yadav as the vice-captain of India for the T20I series against West Indies. The Indian cricket team is now in Barbados for the two-match Test series against West Indies. On Wednesday, the 15-member squad for the T20 series was also announced. In the absence of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya will lead the T20I team against West Indies and Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. Supporting this decision, Akash Chopra said Suryakumar Yadav comes “with a lot of cricketing experience”. Akash Chopra said, “Giving him the vice-captaincy is right because of the way he has performed. It's not just the seniority in the side but he has come with a lot of cricketing experience. He has been a late bloomer slightly but vice-captain, I think a very good choice.” Also read: French police raid PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi over lobbyist's torture claims Some maiden T20I call-ups Team India has been announced for the T20 series against West Indies. Hardik Pandya will lead the T20 team, while Suryakumar Yadav will be his deputy. IPL superstars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Verma have been given their maiden T20 call-ups. However, KKR’s Rinku Singh is not part of the Indian squad this time. Senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been rested. India Squad for IND vs WI T20: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Surya Kumar Yadav (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, and Mukesh Kumar. India's T20I squad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Surya Kumar Yadav (VC), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya (C), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar. — BCCI (@BCCI) July 5, 2023 × Also read: Feels like Hardik Pandya will lead Team India in 2024 T20 World Cup as well, says former Indian opener Selection committee to be headed by Ajit Agarkar Some changes have also happened in the selection committee. Chetan Sharma was replaced by former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar as the chief selector. And this is the first team selected by the selection committee headed by Agarkar. Apart from Test matches, the Indian team will also play an ODI and T20 series in the West Indies. India's tour of the West Indies will see both teams locking horns in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. The first match of the India-West Indies Test series will be played in Dominica from July 12.

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Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023: Rinku Singh stands tall in Kolkata's average campaign

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<p>The group stages of IPL 2023 are over, and Kolkata Knight Riders, alongside five other teams, have been knocked out of the tournament. While all eyes&nbsp;will now be on the playoffs, revisiting some of the top moments and emerging performances would be as good an option as any. Several players hit centuries; some even back-to-back, players&nbsp;who didn’t leave an equal impact on the fans, their team performances and their chances of breaking into the Indian team.</p>

<p>The first name that comes to mind is KKR’s&nbsp;Rinku Singh. The young left-handed batter from Aligarh made this tournament his own, with performances that are sure to call for a selection meeting inside the BCCI office sooner. Termed the ‘finisher’ by millions of fans, Rinku helped his team win or at least come close to most of the chases, which, at one stage, looked nearly impossible to achieve.</p>

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<p>If this calls for anything other than just praise, it is a spot in the playing XI in India’s white-ball team. With Hardik Pandya ageing like a fine wine regarding his role and performances lately, his journey from being a designated ‘finisher’ to a proper batter is one to take inspiration from. So is the case with Rinku - from being a Nobody in the KKR team for a few years to becoming the most-talked-about batter this summer, Rinku has come a long way too.</p>

<p>Going by the array of shots he has on display, in addition to having an unbelievable stomach for success, Rinku is not far from realising his dream of playing for the country.</p>

<h2>Rinku’s IPL 2023 in numbers&nbsp;</h2>

<p>After a headline-making inning against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022, where he scored 40 off 15 balls, hitting four sixes and two fours, and almost pulling off one of the best run-chases in the season, Rinku hit the ground running this time in IPL 2023.</p>

<p>Following two superb outings in the opening two games against CSK and DC, Rinku’s moment came against Gujarat Titans – where, in the final over, when his team needed 29 runs, he smashed left-arm seamer Yash Dayal for five consecutive sixes – and did the unthinkable.</p>

<p>Just when the cricketing world was busy gasping about what just happened, Rinku, a few games later, pulled off a win in another run-chase – this time against Punjab Kings at home. Hitting Arshdeep for a last-ball four - the bowler, who by then had earned a reputation of being the best death bowler, further cemented Rinku's legacy as the ‘finisher to be’ in times to come.</p>

<p>His last of the master-class run-chases came during Kolkata's final game against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens, wherein – for the nth time this season, when the chips were down,&nbsp;and he was around, Rinku kept KKR in the game. Needing nearly 40 runs off the last two overs, the Kolkata dugout looked relaxed – knowing who was dealing with the situation.</p>

<p>Rinku slammed Naveen-ul-Haq and Yash Thakur for fours and sixes and brought his team’s total closer to the target, only to fall shy of just one run.</p>

<p>In IPL 2023, Rinku Singh scored a whopping 474 runs from 14 matches – the most by a batter coming in at number five or below. While he averaged around 59.25, the left-handed Rinku was smashing at a strike rate of almost 150. Moreover, each of his four fifties this season came while chasing, and it’s fair to say, every time the bowling team was under pressure.</p>

<p>Looking at his rise, KKR must get credited for backing him since getting him on board in 2018.</p>

<h2>How can Rinku be used as a finisher in India's white-ball teams?</h2>

<p>With the majority of the sure-shot batters in the white-ball team around 33 years old (Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja), it’s high time the board handpick some young guns looking at the future; and who better to go ahead with than Rinku Singh as the finisher in the team. Rinku delivering under pressure in almost all games this season reflects his temperament and ability to take down an attack of the highest order.</p>

<p>India is scheduled to travel to the Caribbean and then Ireland for ODIs and T20Is later during the monsoon, providing Rinku with a chance to showcase his skill on the&nbsp;international level.</p>

<p>Also, considering India might choose to rest some of the big names in the lead-up to the 2023 World Cup and also keeping an eye on next year’s T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA, grooming Rinku as the finisher is the&nbsp;way to go ahead with.</p>

<p>Even former players and coaches like Harbhajan Singh and Ravi Shastri have voiced the same.</p>

<p>It’s only a matter of&nbsp;time before the ambitious Rinku Singh takes on the big stage, playing for India in all formats.</p>

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The group stages of IPL 2023 are over, and Kolkata Knight Riders, alongside five other teams, have been knocked out of the tournament. While all eyes will now be on the playoffs, revisiting some of the top moments and emerging performances would be as good an option as any.

The group stages of IPL 2023 are over, and Kolkata Knight Riders, alongside five other teams, have been knocked out of the tournament. While all eyes will now be on the playoffs, revisiting some of the top moments and emerging performances would be as good an option as any. Several players hit centuries; some even back-to-back, players who didn’t leave an equal impact on the fans, their team performances and their chances of breaking into the Indian team. The first name that comes to mind is KKR’s Rinku Singh. The young left-handed batter from Aligarh made this tournament his own, with performances that are sure to call for a selection meeting inside the BCCI office sooner. Termed the ‘finisher’ by millions of fans, Rinku helped his team win or at least come close to most of the chases, which, at one stage, looked nearly impossible to achieve. ALSO READ: WTC Final: Virat Kohli, Siraj among first batch of players to leave for UK, India unlikely to play tour game If this calls for anything other than just praise, it is a spot in the playing XI in India’s white-ball team. With Hardik Pandya ageing like a fine wine regarding his role and performances lately, his journey from being a designated ‘finisher’ to a proper batter is one to take inspiration from. So is the case with Rinku - from being a Nobody in the KKR team for a few years to becoming the most-talked-about batter this summer, Rinku has come a long way too. Going by the array of shots he has on display, in addition to having an unbelievable stomach for success, Rinku is not far from realising his dream of playing for the country. Rinku’s IPL 2023 in numbers After a headline-making inning against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022, where he scored 40 off 15 balls, hitting four sixes and two fours, and almost pulling off one of the best run-chases in the season, Rinku hit the ground running this time in IPL 2023. Following two superb outings in the opening two games against CSK and DC, Rinku’s moment came against Gujarat Titans – where, in the final over, when his team needed 29 runs, he smashed left-arm seamer Yash Dayal for five consecutive sixes – and did the unthinkable. Just when the cricketing world was busy gasping about what just happened, Rinku, a few games later, pulled off a win in another run-chase – this time against Punjab Kings at home. Hitting Arshdeep for a last-ball four - the bowler, who by then had earned a reputation of being the best death bowler, further cemented Rinku's legacy as the ‘finisher to be’ in times to come. His last of the master-class run-chases came during Kolkata's final game against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens, wherein – for the nth time this season, when the chips were down, and he was around, Rinku kept KKR in the game. Needing nearly 40 runs off the last two overs, the Kolkata dugout looked relaxed – knowing who was dealing with the situation. Rinku slammed Naveen-ul-Haq and Yash Thakur for fours and sixes and brought his team’s total closer to the target, only to fall shy of just one run. In IPL 2023, Rinku Singh scored a whopping 474 runs from 14 matches – the most by a batter coming in at number five or below. While he averaged around 59.25, the left-handed Rinku was smashing at a strike rate of almost 150. Moreover, each of his four fifties this season came while chasing, and it’s fair to say, every time the bowling team was under pressure. Looking at his rise, KKR must get credited for backing him since getting him on board in 2018. How can Rinku be used as a finisher in India's white-ball teams? With the majority of the sure-shot batters in the white-ball team around 33 years old (Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja), it’s high time the board handpick some young guns looking at the future; and who better to go ahead with than Rinku Singh as the finisher in the team. Rinku delivering under pressure in almost all games this season reflects his temperament and ability to take down an attack of the highest order. India is scheduled to travel to the Caribbean and then Ireland for ODIs and T20Is later during the monsoon, providing Rinku with a chance to showcase his skill on the international level. Also, considering India might choose to rest some of the big names in the lead-up to the 2023 World Cup and also keeping an eye on next year’s T20 World Cup in West Indies and the USA, grooming Rinku as the finisher is the way to go ahead with. Even former players and coaches like Harbhajan Singh and Ravi Shastri have voiced the same. It’s only a matter of time before the ambitious Rinku Singh takes on the big stage, playing for India in all formats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Lucknow Super Giants managed to beat Kolkata Knight Riders to secure a playoff berth but not before KKR's Rinku Singh gave them a scare. Needing 41 to win in the last two overs, KKR scored 39 off them, mostly by Rinku but fell short by one run.</p>

<p>The effort killed any doubts left about Rinku's ability as a batsman who finished at 67 not out off 33 balls in the match. Such was the dominance of his performance that even LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir could not stop himself from praising the young batsman.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Gambhir say?</strong></h2>

<p>After the match got over, Gambhir, from his official Twitter handle, tweeted, "What an effort by Rinku today! Sensational talent!," along with a photo where he can be seen chatting with Rinku Singh, KKR skipper Nitish Rana and young spinner Suyash Sharma. While KKR, despite the win, wouldn't have qualified for the playoffs, Rinku's fighting spirit made everyone stand and applaud. Have a look at Gamhir's tweet here:</p>

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<h2><strong>Rinku's masterclass which almost took KKR home</strong></h2>

<p>Chasing 177, KKR looked comfortable when the openers were batting but wickets at regular intervals left 21 to chase from the last over with Rinku on non-strike. Vaibhav Arora took a single on the first ball, but Rinku couldn't connect on the first two balls he faced. Thanks to two wide balls by bowler Yash Thakur, KKR needed 18 of the last three balls.</p>

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<p>Rinku smashed the fourth ball for a six, keeping the hopes of yet another miraculous finish alive, but the fifth ball fetched only a four and KKR lost by one run despite the KKR star hitting a six on the last ball.</p>

<h2><strong>Rinku's season in a nutshell</strong></h2>

<p>The Southpaw was clearly KKR's best batsman as he scored his 474 runs at an average of 59 and a strike rate of 149. He was the team's highest run-scorer this season and KKR skipper Nitish Rana showered all the praises he could on the batsman. "Feels like all 14 matches, I've spoken about Rinku. I am personally very happy for him (Rinku) and I don't really have words to describe him because the entire world has seen what he can do on a cricket field," said Rana at the post-match presentation.&nbsp;</p>

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Lucknow Super Giants managed to beat Kolkata Knight Riders to secure a playoff berth but not before KKR's Rinku Singh gave them a scare. Needing 41 to win in the last two overs, KKR scored 39 off them, mostly by Rinku but fell short by one run.

Lucknow Super Giants managed to beat Kolkata Knight Riders to secure a playoff berth but not before KKR's Rinku Singh gave them a scare. Needing 41 to win in the last two overs, KKR scored 39 off them, mostly by Rinku but fell short by one run. The effort killed any doubts left about Rinku's ability as a batsman who finished at 67 not out off 33 balls in the match. Such was the dominance of his performance that even LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir could not stop himself from praising the young batsman. What did Gambhir say? After the match got over, Gambhir, from his official Twitter handle, tweeted, "What an effort by Rinku today! Sensational talent!," along with a photo where he can be seen chatting with Rinku Singh, KKR skipper Nitish Rana and young spinner Suyash Sharma. While KKR, despite the win, wouldn't have qualified for the playoffs, Rinku's fighting spirit made everyone stand and applaud. Have a look at Gamhir's tweet here: What an effort by Rinku today! Sensational talent! pic.twitter.com/E2HmdeqiHJ — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 20, 2023 × Rinku's masterclass which almost took KKR home Chasing 177, KKR looked comfortable when the openers were batting but wickets at regular intervals left 21 to chase from the last over with Rinku on non-strike. Vaibhav Arora took a single on the first ball, but Rinku couldn't connect on the first two balls he faced. Thanks to two wide balls by bowler Yash Thakur, KKR needed 18 of the last three balls. Also Read: Rinku Singh joins Suryakumar Yadav, Shaun Marsh in elite list after 67 off 33 against LSG Rinku smashed the fourth ball for a six, keeping the hopes of yet another miraculous finish alive, but the fifth ball fetched only a four and KKR lost by one run despite the KKR star hitting a six on the last ball. Rinku's season in a nutshell The Southpaw was clearly KKR's best batsman as he scored his 474 runs at an average of 59 and a strike rate of 149. He was the team's highest run-scorer this season and KKR skipper Nitish Rana showered all the praises he could on the batsman. "Feels like all 14 matches, I've spoken about Rinku. I am personally very happy for him (Rinku) and I don't really have words to describe him because the entire world has seen what he can do on a cricket field," said Rana at the post-match presentation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Gautam Gambhir praises 'SENSATIONAL' Rinku Singh for almost taking KKR home vs LSG

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh needs no introduction now after his exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The left-hand batsman, after his final innings of the current season, joined an elite list of uncapped players who have scored 450 or more runs in a single season.</p>

<h2><strong>Rinku leads KKR</strong></h2>

<p>The southpaw scored 474 runs in 14 matches this season at an average of 59.25 with a strike rate of 149 having hit&nbsp;&nbsp;four fifties to become the highest run scorer for KKR this season. His most famous innings came against Gujarat Titans when he smacked five back-to-back sixes on the last five&nbsp;balls of the match to take his team home.</p>

<h2><strong>The league of 450+ uncapped players</strong></h2>

<p>Rinku, with 474 runs in 2023, joined a unique list of players including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan who scored 450+ runs in a single season as an uncapped player. Jaiswal leads the list with 625 runs in 2023 season, surpassing Shaun Marsh's 616 runs in 2011 season for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab).</p>

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<p>Ishan Kishan is at number three in the list with his 516-run season in 2020 with Mumbai Indians. At four and five is Suryakumar Yadav, having scored 512 and 480 in 2018 and 2020 season, respectively, both with MI. Rinku comes next with 474 runs and Devdutt Padikkal is seventh for his 473-run season with RCB in 2020.</p>

<h2><strong>Rinku almost took KKR home against LSG</strong></h2>

<p>In KKR's last league game, the team needed 41 runs in 12 balls while chasing 177 and Rinku managed to hit 39 of them. Needing 21 runs off the final over, &nbsp;Rinku got the strike on the second ball and after two wide and two dot balls the equation read 18 off three.</p>

<p>The KKR star smacked a six, a four and a six as his team just fell short by one run and Rinku finished not out on 67 off 33 balls. KKR finished at seventh position with 12 points in 14 games, winning six and losing eight matches.</p>

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Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh needs no introduction now after his exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The left-hand batsman, after his final innings of the current season, joined an elite list of uncapped players who have scored 450 or more runs in a single season.

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh needs no introduction now after his exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The left-hand batsman, after his final innings of the current season, joined an elite list of uncapped players who have scored 450 or more runs in a single season. Rinku leads KKR The southpaw scored 474 runs in 14 matches this season at an average of 59.25 with a strike rate of 149 having hit four fifties to become the highest run scorer for KKR this season. His most famous innings came against Gujarat Titans when he smacked five back-to-back sixes on the last five balls of the match to take his team home. The league of 450+ uncapped players Rinku, with 474 runs in 2023, joined a unique list of players including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan who scored 450+ runs in a single season as an uncapped player. Jaiswal leads the list with 625 runs in 2023 season, surpassing Shaun Marsh's 616 runs in 2011 season for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab). Also Read: IPL playoff scenarios: What MI and RCB need to do to clinch a place in last four? | Know More Ishan Kishan is at number three in the list with his 516-run season in 2020 with Mumbai Indians. At four and five is Suryakumar Yadav, having scored 512 and 480 in 2018 and 2020 season, respectively, both with MI. Rinku comes next with 474 runs and Devdutt Padikkal is seventh for his 473-run season with RCB in 2020. Rinku almost took KKR home against LSG In KKR's last league game, the team needed 41 runs in 12 balls while chasing 177 and Rinku managed to hit 39 of them. Needing 21 runs off the final over, Rinku got the strike on the second ball and after two wide and two dot balls the equation read 18 off three. The KKR star smacked a six, a four and a six as his team just fell short by one run and Rinku finished not out on 67 off 33 balls. KKR finished at seventh position with 12 points in 14 games, winning six and losing eight matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Rinku Singh joins Suryakumar Yadav, Shaun Marsh in elite list after scoring 67 off 33 against LSG

<p>Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has backed Ravi Shastri's recent claims that Team India should move on from the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20I format. In a conversation with ESPNCricinfo, ex-India head coach Ravi Shastri said, "I wanted the selection committee to "start blooding them right now". He then added: "Players like Rohit, Virat Kohli, they are proven, you know what they are all about. I would go in that [good performers in the IPL] direction so that they get the opportunities, they get the exposure."</p>

<p>Now, Chopra has joined the bandwagon and made a big claim. The former Indian batter-turned-commentator feels the trio of Rohit, Kohli and KL Rahul won't feature in India's T20I plans this year with the ODI World Cup being the main agenda, to be held after a few months, in October-November. Chopra added that if India are determined to adapt to a new and more aggressive style of play, then the senior batters won't be able to adjust smoothly and following the superb performances of a plethora of youngsters in ongoing IPL 2023, such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, etc., it is an apt time to try out the youngsters in the shortest format.</p>

<p>Chopra told Hindustan Times, "I won't see his (Rahul's) case to be in isolation in any way, to begin with. I feel the next generation of cricketers for this format is almost getting ready and the previous generation of players will find it increasingly difficult to be a part of the new template. If India, as they said in the last T20 World Cup that they are looking for a new template to play T20 cricket in, continue to play in the same fashion, you will see a lot of the previous generation players not being part of the T20 scheme of things."</p>

<p>"This is an ODI World Cup year so anyway India will be playing fewer T20I games in the remaining year, but whatever matches they play, I don't think you will see Kohli, Rohit or Rahul play. You don't even know when Rahul will actually be available. That is why I'm saying, things will change in the next 90 days," he asserted.</p>

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<p><strong>'I feel in the next 90 days...'</strong></p>

<p>Chopra further asserted, "For Yashasvi I have in fact kept a timeline. I feel he will be in the Indian team in the next 90 days. The other one I feel is Rinku Singh and it is time to take him a lot more seriously. Those five sixes weren't a fluke. He has scored around 400 or more runs and the strike rate at which they have been scored and from that batting position, there is no other option available. Remember, these two aren't just a T20 phenomenon."</p>

<p>Rinku has a first-class average of 60 while Yashasvi has scored over 1000 runs in his short domestic career so far. So they have been performing in other formats as well it is just that the world tends to focus more on a player when it happens in the IPL," the former opener concluded.</p>


Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has backed Ravi Shastri's recent claims that Team India should move on from the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20I format.

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has backed Ravi Shastri's recent claims that Team India should move on from the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20I format. In a conversation with ESPNCricinfo, ex-India head coach Ravi Shastri said, "I wanted the selection committee to "start blooding them right now". He then added: "Players like Rohit, Virat Kohli, they are proven, you know what they are all about. I would go in that [good performers in the IPL] direction so that they get the opportunities, they get the exposure." Now, Chopra has joined the bandwagon and made a big claim. The former Indian batter-turned-commentator feels the trio of Rohit, Kohli and KL Rahul won't feature in India's T20I plans this year with the ODI World Cup being the main agenda, to be held after a few months, in October-November. Chopra added that if India are determined to adapt to a new and more aggressive style of play, then the senior batters won't be able to adjust smoothly and following the superb performances of a plethora of youngsters in ongoing IPL 2023, such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, etc., it is an apt time to try out the youngsters in the shortest format. Chopra told Hindustan Times, "I won't see his (Rahul's) case to be in isolation in any way, to begin with. I feel the next generation of cricketers for this format is almost getting ready and the previous generation of players will find it increasingly difficult to be a part of the new template. If India, as they said in the last T20 World Cup that they are looking for a new template to play T20 cricket in, continue to play in the same fashion, you will see a lot of the previous generation players not being part of the T20 scheme of things." "This is an ODI World Cup year so anyway India will be playing fewer T20I games in the remaining year, but whatever matches they play, I don't think you will see Kohli, Rohit or Rahul play. You don't even know when Rahul will actually be available. That is why I'm saying, things will change in the next 90 days," he asserted. Also Read: Go on and lead the next generation: Virat Kohli lauds Shubman Gill after GT opener's maiden IPL ton 'I feel in the next 90 days...' Chopra further asserted, "For Yashasvi I have in fact kept a timeline. I feel he will be in the Indian team in the next 90 days. The other one I feel is Rinku Singh and it is time to take him a lot more seriously. Those five sixes weren't a fluke. He has scored around 400 or more runs and the strike rate at which they have been scored and from that batting position, there is no other option available. Remember, these two aren't just a T20 phenomenon." Rinku has a first-class average of 60 while Yashasvi has scored over 1000 runs in his short domestic career so far. So they have been performing in other formats as well it is just that the world tends to focus more on a player when it happens in the IPL," the former opener concluded.

Aakash Chopra predicts Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh to replace Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in T20Is

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar lauded batsman Rinku Singh after the latter scored a fifty in the much-needed game against Chennai Super Kings.</p>

<p>Rinku scored 43-ball 54 and stitched a partnership of 99 runs with KKR skipper Nitish Rana as KKR chased a modest target of 145 runs to keep their playoff hopes alive.</p>

<p>"Rinku Singh has always been a great player of spin. If you go back and look at his first-class season, domestic cricket in general, Rinku Singh is one name that will come across as one of those three-four people who have been successful over the past two-three season," said Nayar at the post-match press conference.</p>

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<p>Nayar was particularly impressed with his ability to play confidently on a slow Chepauk pitch and attributed his success to domestic cricket grind.</p>

<p>"He has always been someone who has done that for UP in domestic cricket in different situations. He knows how to play in these conditions, domestic cricket gives you one of the most challenging pitches. He has been through the grind, I am so happy to see him achieve success like that," opined Nayar.</p>

<p>The assistant coach is also hopeful that the southpaw will continue to thrive and achieve great things in the future as he's an ideal player to play in all formats of the game.</p>

<p>"I think it's just the beginning and the tip of the iceberg in terms of what he is gonna achieve going forward because he is a level-headed, hard-working who wants to evolve as a cricketer and he is the ideal package to have in any format in any team," Nayar added.</p>

<p>Notably, Rinku has scored 407 runs in 13 matches so far at an average of 50.88 and a strike rate of 143.31 in the current season so far. His most memorable performance came against defending champions Gujarat Titans earlier in the season when his hit five consecutive sixes off last five balls of the match to help his team win a thriller.</p>

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Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar lauded batsman Rinku Singh after the latter scored a fifty in the much-needed game against Chennai Super Kings.

Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar lauded batsman Rinku Singh after the latter scored a fifty in the much-needed game against Chennai Super Kings. Rinku scored 43-ball 54 and stitched a partnership of 99 runs with KKR skipper Nitish Rana as KKR chased a modest target of 145 runs to keep their playoff hopes alive. "Rinku Singh has always been a great player of spin. If you go back and look at his first-class season, domestic cricket in general, Rinku Singh is one name that will come across as one of those three-four people who have been successful over the past two-three season," said Nayar at the post-match press conference. Also Watch: Sunil Gavaskar asks MS Dhoni to sign his shirt after CSK vs KKR tie Nayar was particularly impressed with his ability to play confidently on a slow Chepauk pitch and attributed his success to domestic cricket grind. "He has always been someone who has done that for UP in domestic cricket in different situations. He knows how to play in these conditions, domestic cricket gives you one of the most challenging pitches. He has been through the grind, I am so happy to see him achieve success like that," opined Nayar. The assistant coach is also hopeful that the southpaw will continue to thrive and achieve great things in the future as he's an ideal player to play in all formats of the game. "I think it's just the beginning and the tip of the iceberg in terms of what he is gonna achieve going forward because he is a level-headed, hard-working who wants to evolve as a cricketer and he is the ideal package to have in any format in any team," Nayar added. Notably, Rinku has scored 407 runs in 13 matches so far at an average of 50.88 and a strike rate of 143.31 in the current season so far. His most memorable performance came against defending champions Gujarat Titans earlier in the season when his hit five consecutive sixes off last five balls of the match to help his team win a thriller. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: 'Just the beginning...:' KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Rinku Singh after 50 against CSK

<p>Twin fifties from the left-handed pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh helped KKR pull off a crucial six-wicket win over Chennai at Chepauk on Sunday night.</p>

<p>Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad got CSK off to a flyer on a tricky track after MS Dhoni elected to bat first. Varun Chakravarthy picked up Gaikwad in his first over as spinners looked to dominate against the star-studded CSK XI. Conway and Ajinkya Rahane stitched a 30-run-stand before four wickets put the home side on the backfoot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The left-handed pair of Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube then steadied the ship, with lanky Dube being the aggressor of the two. The man in form kept smashing the poor balls past the boundary rope, but some tight bowling from the spin trio of Varun, Sunil Narine and Suyash Sharma kept CSK quiet throughout.</p>

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<p>Following Jadeja’s wicket in the final over, the crowd puller MS Dhoni made his presence felt but couldn’t do much damage with the bat as he managed just two of as many balls. CSK scored a gritty 144 for six in the first innings.</p>

<p>The chase, meanwhile, didn’t start the way KKR would have liked as they lost opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz inside the first over itself. It was about time before Deepak Chahar removed Venkatesh Iyer and accounted for Jason Roy, as KKR was reeling at 33 for three at one stage.</p>

<p>The pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh took the onus on them and bailed the team out of trouble. Both kept rotating strike and made most of the bad deliveries by smashing them for boundaries. None of MS Dhoni’s bowlers could stop them from building a foundation on which they eventually took the game home.</p>

<p>The man for KKR this season, Rinku Singh, completed his fifty, while Rana also reached his half-century shortly. Just when it looked like the pair will take the team home, Moeen Ali’s direct throw removed Rinku on 54.</p>

<p>Rana and Andre Russell then completed the formalities in the second-last over as KKR won the return leg with six wickets in hand and delayed MS Dhoni-led CSK’s playoffs qualification.</p>


Twin fifties from the left-handed pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh helped KKR pull off a crucial six-wicket win over Chennai at Chepauk on Sunday night. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad got CSK off to a flyer on a tricky track after MS Dhoni elected to bat first.

Twin fifties from the left-handed pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh helped KKR pull off a crucial six-wicket win over Chennai at Chepauk on Sunday night. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad got CSK off to a flyer on a tricky track after MS Dhoni elected to bat first. Varun Chakravarthy picked up Gaikwad in his first over as spinners looked to dominate against the star-studded CSK XI. Conway and Ajinkya Rahane stitched a 30-run-stand before four wickets put the home side on the backfoot. The left-handed pair of Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube then steadied the ship, with lanky Dube being the aggressor of the two. The man in form kept smashing the poor balls past the boundary rope, but some tight bowling from the spin trio of Varun, Sunil Narine and Suyash Sharma kept CSK quiet throughout. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Yuzvendra Chahal reveals how that ONE advice from Ab de Villiers changed his life forever Following Jadeja’s wicket in the final over, the crowd puller MS Dhoni made his presence felt but couldn’t do much damage with the bat as he managed just two of as many balls. CSK scored a gritty 144 for six in the first innings. The chase, meanwhile, didn’t start the way KKR would have liked as they lost opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz inside the first over itself. It was about time before Deepak Chahar removed Venkatesh Iyer and accounted for Jason Roy, as KKR was reeling at 33 for three at one stage. The pair of Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh took the onus on them and bailed the team out of trouble. Both kept rotating strike and made most of the bad deliveries by smashing them for boundaries. None of MS Dhoni’s bowlers could stop them from building a foundation on which they eventually took the game home. The man for KKR this season, Rinku Singh, completed his fifty, while Rana also reached his half-century shortly. Just when it looked like the pair will take the team home, Moeen Ali’s direct throw removed Rinku on 54. Rana and Andre Russell then completed the formalities in the second-last over as KKR won the return leg with six wickets in hand and delayed MS Dhoni-led CSK’s playoffs qualification.

IPL 2023: Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana slam fifties as KKR halt CSK's quest to stay at top with a 6-wicket win

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<p>Former India legend Harbhajan Singh sees Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh playing for India soon. Termed as the finisher by many, the left-handed Rinku has emerged as one of the star batters this season, owing to some of his unbelievable outings – especially the one that broke the internet against Gujarat Titans (hitting Yash Dayal for five sixes in the final over).</p>

<p>Speaking ahead of KKR’s home game against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, Harbhajan said Rinku’s journey is no less than an inspiration, and he gets all the credit for believing in himself – something that is paying off now.</p>

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<p>"That India cap is not far away from Rinku's head. He's such an inspirational player. He's run all the hard yards and worked very hard to get to where he is today. Full credit to him for having that belief in himself. His journey is a life lesson, and all young kids should learn from him," Harbhajan said on Star Sports ahead of Match 56th of IPL 2023.</p>

<p>Aligarh-born Rinku Singh was part of KKR squad for a few seasons and broke into limelight following his almost-match-winning knock against Lucknow Super Giants the previous season. Not only did he deliver the promise, but Rinku also ensured he's living up to his reputation by doing it consistently.</p>

<p>After what transpired in that final over against Dayal – which saw many records getting broken, Rinku again did the job for his side in the game against Punjab Kings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alongside Andre Russell, the pair took the game till the last over when six was required from Arshdeep’s final over. Though Russell departed and the equation fell down to two from the final delivery, Rinku glanced one off the fine leg area for a four and helped his team win the match by five wickets.</p>

<p><strong>Kaif also praises Rinku</strong></p>

<p>Other than Harbhajan, Mohammed Kaif also had some flowery words for Rinku, saying with time, he has matured a lot and is excellent with his footwork and how he rotates the strike.</p>

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<p>"Rinku Singh has that maturity. His footwork is very good and he looks to rotate strikes as well. Rinku knows how to convert his form into good knocks and also knows when to shift gears. He is capable of hitting big shots as well," Mohammed Kaif said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, with 337 runs from 11 outings this season, Rinku is KKR’s highest run-scorer. Keeping one eye on sealing the playoffs berth, Rinku will aim to pull up his socks and deliver in the upcoming crunch games.</p>


Former India legend Harbhajan Singh sees Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh playing for India soon. Termed as the finisher by many, the left-handed Rinku has emerged as one of the star batters this season, owing to some of his unbelievable outings – especially the one that broke the internet against Gujarat Titans (hitting Yash Dayal for five sixes in the final over).

Former India legend Harbhajan Singh sees Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh playing for India soon. Termed as the finisher by many, the left-handed Rinku has emerged as one of the star batters this season, owing to some of his unbelievable outings – especially the one that broke the internet against Gujarat Titans (hitting Yash Dayal for five sixes in the final over). Speaking ahead of KKR’s home game against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, Harbhajan said Rinku’s journey is no less than an inspiration, and he gets all the credit for believing in himself – something that is paying off now. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: 'Crowd wait for me to get out so that Dhoni can come and bat', reveals Ravindra Jadeja "That India cap is not far away from Rinku's head. He's such an inspirational player. He's run all the hard yards and worked very hard to get to where he is today. Full credit to him for having that belief in himself. His journey is a life lesson, and all young kids should learn from him," Harbhajan said on Star Sports ahead of Match 56th of IPL 2023. Aligarh-born Rinku Singh was part of KKR squad for a few seasons and broke into limelight following his almost-match-winning knock against Lucknow Super Giants the previous season. Not only did he deliver the promise, but Rinku also ensured he's living up to his reputation by doing it consistently. After what transpired in that final over against Dayal – which saw many records getting broken, Rinku again did the job for his side in the game against Punjab Kings. Alongside Andre Russell, the pair took the game till the last over when six was required from Arshdeep’s final over. Though Russell departed and the equation fell down to two from the final delivery, Rinku glanced one off the fine leg area for a four and helped his team win the match by five wickets. Kaif also praises Rinku Other than Harbhajan, Mohammed Kaif also had some flowery words for Rinku, saying with time, he has matured a lot and is excellent with his footwork and how he rotates the strike. ALSO READ: IPL 2023, Match 56th: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals - Match Preview and Result Prediction "Rinku Singh has that maturity. His footwork is very good and he looks to rotate strikes as well. Rinku knows how to convert his form into good knocks and also knows when to shift gears. He is capable of hitting big shots as well," Mohammed Kaif said. Meanwhile, with 337 runs from 11 outings this season, Rinku is KKR’s highest run-scorer. Keeping one eye on sealing the playoffs berth, Rinku will aim to pull up his socks and deliver in the upcoming crunch games.

IPL 2023: 'His journey is a life lesson, he is not far from playing for India,' Harbhajan Singh on KKR star

<p>Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee is full of praise for Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh after the latter took his team home with a last-ball boundary against Punjab Kings in a thrilling contest.</p>

<p>“He’s given them every reason to fall in love with Rinku Singh. He’s a match-winner, he’s an entertainer, he goes out there and he wins. It’s exciting to see a young player coming through doing that. He’s going to become a household name and is playing some decent cricket,” said Lee after KKR's five-wicket win.</p>

<p>Chasing 180, KKR needed 26 off the last two overs with Andre Russell and Rinku on the crease. Russell hit three sixes in the penultimate over bowled by Sam Curran as KKR took 20 runs off six balls to bring the situation down to run-a-ball. Russell, however, got run out on the second-last ball of the match, leaving Rinku on strike to get the final two runs.</p>

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<p>Rinku, who already had done a rescue act for KKR by hitting five sixes off the last five balls of the match earlier in the season, was cool as a cucumber in the pressure situation as he pierced the gap on a thigh-high full-toss by Arshdeep to find the match-winning boundary.</p>

<p>Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel also praised the young batsman for his expertise to handle the pressure situations calmly and take his team home in crunch situations.</p>

<p>“He has a massive responsibility. Performing under pressure is very important. As a player, it shows the way you think and what your mindset is. We’ve seen the skill Rinku Singh has when he hit those five sixes in an over but today, it was more challenging," said Parthiv after the match.</p>

<p>With the win, KKR are now fifth on the points table with 10 points along with four other teams. KKR, however, are second among the teams with 10 points, behind only Rajasthan Royals.</p>


Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee is full of praise for Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh after the latter took his team home with a last-ball boundary against Punjab Kings in a thrilling contest.

Former Australian cricketer Brett Lee is full of praise for Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh after the latter took his team home with a last-ball boundary against Punjab Kings in a thrilling contest. “He’s given them every reason to fall in love with Rinku Singh. He’s a match-winner, he’s an entertainer, he goes out there and he wins. It’s exciting to see a young player coming through doing that. He’s going to become a household name and is playing some decent cricket,” said Lee after KKR's five-wicket win. Chasing 180, KKR needed 26 off the last two overs with Andre Russell and Rinku on the crease. Russell hit three sixes in the penultimate over bowled by Sam Curran as KKR took 20 runs off six balls to bring the situation down to run-a-ball. Russell, however, got run out on the second-last ball of the match, leaving Rinku on strike to get the final two runs. Also Read: 'Not sure if I would...:' KKR's Andre Russell after getting run-out on penultimate ball against PBKS Rinku, who already had done a rescue act for KKR by hitting five sixes off the last five balls of the match earlier in the season, was cool as a cucumber in the pressure situation as he pierced the gap on a thigh-high full-toss by Arshdeep to find the match-winning boundary. Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel also praised the young batsman for his expertise to handle the pressure situations calmly and take his team home in crunch situations. “He has a massive responsibility. Performing under pressure is very important. As a player, it shows the way you think and what your mindset is. We’ve seen the skill Rinku Singh has when he hit those five sixes in an over but today, it was more challenging," said Parthiv after the match. With the win, KKR are now fifth on the points table with 10 points along with four other teams. KKR, however, are second among the teams with 10 points, behind only Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2023: Brett Lee predicts bright future for 'exciting' KKR STAR after win against Punjab Kings

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<p>It’s been some time since Rinku Singh unleashed that onslaught on Yash Dayal to hand Gujarat Titans perhaps the greatest come-from-behind win in IPL history. And on Saturday, April 29th, both teams are back again to face off each other in Match 39 of IPL 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that memorable outing in Ahmedabad, fates changed for both teams, as for Gujarat, they went onto win three games and are sitting comfortably in the top three on the points table, while KKR had a contrasting run -&nbsp;losing four games and are seventh on the list with just six points.</p>

<p>In their previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, KKR batters came good, with Jason Roy hitting a fifty and captain Nitish Rana continuing his good form, scoring 48 from 21 balls. The man&nbsp;who scored a hundred for KKR this season - Venkatesh Iyer will again hold the&nbsp;key tonight, while Andre Russell, aka Dre Russ and GT's nemesis Rinku Singh, have lower order duties to take care of.</p>

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<p>In the bowling department, the addition of young leggie, Suyash Sharma has done wonders for the home side; plus, with two mystery spinners in Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine, they will be a line-up to reckon with.</p>

<p>On the other hand, the defending champions have been all but in good form since losing to KKR at home. Termed ‘balanced’ by many, Gujarat didn’t disappoint anyone – be it in batting, bowling, or even fielding. From top to bottom, they have match winners who can do it on the big day. While their batting is one to look out for, Gujarat’s bowling has been equally good.</p>

<p>Combination of two Afghan spinners - Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed, have worked in their advantage, and with tonight’s game taking place at Eden Gardens – where the spinners are likely to get some assistance, the pair could trouble the KKR batters.</p>

<p><strong>Result Prediction –</strong></p>

<p>Even though KKR won its last game, and considering they are playing at home, they are likely to suffer a beating at the hands of table-toppers GT.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted XIs of both teams –</strong></p>

<p><strong>KKR -&nbsp;</strong>N Jagadeesan (wk), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Suyash Sharma</p>

<p><strong>GT -&nbsp;</strong>Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma</p>


It’s been some time since Rinku Singh unleashed that onslaught on Yash Dayal to hand Gujarat Titans perhaps the greatest come-from-behind win in IPL history. And on Saturday, April 29th, both teams are back again to face off each other in Match 39 of IPL 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

It’s been some time since Rinku Singh unleashed that onslaught on Yash Dayal to hand Gujarat Titans perhaps the greatest come-from-behind win in IPL history. And on Saturday, April 29th, both teams are back again to face off each other in Match 39 of IPL 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After that memorable outing in Ahmedabad, fates changed for both teams, as for Gujarat, they went onto win three games and are sitting comfortably in the top three on the points table, while KKR had a contrasting run - losing four games and are seventh on the list with just six points. In their previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, KKR batters came good, with Jason Roy hitting a fifty and captain Nitish Rana continuing his good form, scoring 48 from 21 balls. The man who scored a hundred for KKR this season - Venkatesh Iyer will again hold the key tonight, while Andre Russell, aka Dre Russ and GT's nemesis Rinku Singh, have lower order duties to take care of. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: LSG down PBKS by 56 runs on home turf after milestone performance with bat In the bowling department, the addition of young leggie, Suyash Sharma has done wonders for the home side; plus, with two mystery spinners in Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine, they will be a line-up to reckon with. On the other hand, the defending champions have been all but in good form since losing to KKR at home. Termed ‘balanced’ by many, Gujarat didn’t disappoint anyone – be it in batting, bowling, or even fielding. From top to bottom, they have match winners who can do it on the big day. While their batting is one to look out for, Gujarat’s bowling has been equally good. Combination of two Afghan spinners - Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed, have worked in their advantage, and with tonight’s game taking place at Eden Gardens – where the spinners are likely to get some assistance, the pair could trouble the KKR batters. Result Prediction – Even though KKR won its last game, and considering they are playing at home, they are likely to suffer a beating at the hands of table-toppers GT. Predicted XIs of both teams – KKR - N Jagadeesan (wk), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Suyash Sharma GT - Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma

IPL 2023, Match 39: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans - Match Preview and Result Prediction

<p>Gujarat Titans (GT) are going strong in the IPL 2023 edition. After the end of half of their league games, the defending champions have five wins from seven games and occupy the second spot in the points table following their 55-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at home on Tuesday (April 25). So far, the likes of Shubman Gill, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Sudharsan, Md Shami, Rashid Khan, etc. have done well with some contributions from others as well.</p>

<p>Yash Dayal, one of their top performers in IPL 2022 campaign where he ended with 11 scalps in nine games, has been out of the playing XI ever since Rinku Singh slammed him for five successive sixes in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s stunning win over Gujarat early this season. Requiring 29 off the last six balls in pursuit of 205, Rinku smashed five straight sixes off Yash to dent the pacer's confidence. Since then, he has lost his place in the playing XI and captain Hardik revealed that he is not doing well, with his return unlikely in the remainder of the season.</p>

<p>“I can’t confirm that (on his chances of Yash Dayal playing again this season)," Hardik said when enquired about Dayal, after GT-MI tie, on Star Sports. "He fell ill and lost 7-8 kilos after that match. There was a spread of viral infection during that period and also due to the pressure he had faced, his condition is presently not good enough to take the field. Someone’s loss is someone’s gain at the end of the day. It is going to take a long time before we see him on the field,” Hardik added.</p>

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<p>Yash ended with match figures of 4-0-69-0 during GT's loss versus KKR. He will hope to recover from illness at the earliest and stage a comeback in the business end of the ongoing tournament. At present, Gujarat have quite a lot of boxes ticked and look set to enter the playoffs. Nonetheless, they will need to retain the winning momentum in the second half of the league.&nbsp;</p>

<p>GT will next face the KKR franchise at the&nbsp;Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 29 (Saturday).</p>


Gujarat Titans (GT) are going strong in the IPL 2023 edition. After the end of half of their league games, the defending champions have five wins from seven games and occupy the second spot in the points table following their 55-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at home on Tuesday (April 25).

Gujarat Titans (GT) are going strong in the IPL 2023 edition. After the end of half of their league games, the defending champions have five wins from seven games and occupy the second spot in the points table following their 55-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at home on Tuesday (April 25). So far, the likes of Shubman Gill, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Sudharsan, Md Shami, Rashid Khan, etc. have done well with some contributions from others as well. Yash Dayal, one of their top performers in IPL 2022 campaign where he ended with 11 scalps in nine games, has been out of the playing XI ever since Rinku Singh slammed him for five successive sixes in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s stunning win over Gujarat early this season. Requiring 29 off the last six balls in pursuit of 205, Rinku smashed five straight sixes off Yash to dent the pacer's confidence. Since then, he has lost his place in the playing XI and captain Hardik revealed that he is not doing well, with his return unlikely in the remainder of the season. “I can’t confirm that (on his chances of Yash Dayal playing again this season)," Hardik said when enquired about Dayal, after GT-MI tie, on Star Sports. "He fell ill and lost 7-8 kilos after that match. There was a spread of viral infection during that period and also due to the pressure he had faced, his condition is presently not good enough to take the field. Someone’s loss is someone’s gain at the end of the day. It is going to take a long time before we see him on the field,” Hardik added. Also Read: IPL 2023: All-round KKR end four-match losing streak with 21-run win over Virat Kohli's RCB Yash ended with match figures of 4-0-69-0 during GT's loss versus KKR. He will hope to recover from illness at the earliest and stage a comeback in the business end of the ongoing tournament. At present, Gujarat have quite a lot of boxes ticked and look set to enter the playoffs. Nonetheless, they will need to retain the winning momentum in the second half of the league. GT will next face the KKR franchise at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 29 (Saturday).

Yash lost 7-8 kilos after Rinku's onslaught, reveals Hardik Pandya; GT pacer's return unlikely in IPL 2023

<p>On Thursday (April 13), the Punjab Kings (PBKS) hosted the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali in what is match 18 of IPL 2023. After a loss versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at home, GT are eager to get back to winning ways and move ahead in the points table. At the coin toss, Hardik Pandya returned to the playing XI after missing his side's previous tie (for being unwell), and reflected on their unbelievable defeat after Rinku Singh's heroics propelled KKR to a three-wicket triumph.</p>

<p>In match 13, GT hosted KKR at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Riding on fifties from Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar, the hosts posted 204 for 4. In reply, KKR was well-placed, at 128 for 2, courtesy of Venkatesh Iyer's 83 (40) and skipper Nitish Rana's 45 (29) before stand-in captain Rashid Khan's hat-trick turned the game in GT's favour. Needing 29 off the last over, left-hander Rinku slammed five sixes on the trot (off Yash Dayal) to take his side past the finish line in a memorable run-chase.</p>

<p>Thus, Hardik reflected on his side's shocking defeat against KKR on Thursday evening. After electing to bowl first versus Punjab, he said, "Just looks like a good wicket, and from whatever I've seen it's good to chase. Was a one-in-a-million defeat. We are a kind of team that takes it with a smile. Played good cricket until that last over. It happens. It's a fresh game. We'll come out and smile, and throw some punches."</p>

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<p>Opting to bowl first, GT&nbsp;restricted Punjab to a moderate 153 for 8 in 20 overs. In the bowling department, Mohit Sharma -- who made his debut for the franchise -- returned with 2 for 18 whereas Md Shami, Joshua Little, Rashid and Alzarri Joseph accounted for a wicket each. GT are already off to a strong start as they are on the course to bounce back to winning ways.</p>


On Thursday (April 13), the Punjab Kings (PBKS) hosted the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali in what is match 18 of IPL 2023.

On Thursday (April 13), the Punjab Kings (PBKS) hosted the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali in what is match 18 of IPL 2023. After a loss versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at home, GT are eager to get back to winning ways and move ahead in the points table. At the coin toss, Hardik Pandya returned to the playing XI after missing his side's previous tie (for being unwell), and reflected on their unbelievable defeat after Rinku Singh's heroics propelled KKR to a three-wicket triumph. In match 13, GT hosted KKR at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Riding on fifties from Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar, the hosts posted 204 for 4. In reply, KKR was well-placed, at 128 for 2, courtesy of Venkatesh Iyer's 83 (40) and skipper Nitish Rana's 45 (29) before stand-in captain Rashid Khan's hat-trick turned the game in GT's favour. Needing 29 off the last over, left-hander Rinku slammed five sixes on the trot (off Yash Dayal) to take his side past the finish line in a memorable run-chase. Thus, Hardik reflected on his side's shocking defeat against KKR on Thursday evening. After electing to bowl first versus Punjab, he said, "Just looks like a good wicket, and from whatever I've seen it's good to chase. Was a one-in-a-million defeat. We are a kind of team that takes it with a smile. Played good cricket until that last over. It happens. It's a fresh game. We'll come out and smile, and throw some punches." Also Read: IPL 2023: CSK fans, look away! MS Dhoni walks in pain after Chennai's RR loss - Watch Opting to bowl first, GT restricted Punjab to a moderate 153 for 8 in 20 overs. In the bowling department, Mohit Sharma -- who made his debut for the franchise -- returned with 2 for 18 whereas Md Shami, Joshua Little, Rashid and Alzarri Joseph accounted for a wicket each. GT are already off to a strong start as they are on the course to bounce back to winning ways.

IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya reflects on GT's loss to KKR, says it was 'a one-in-a-million defeat'

<p>IPL 2023 edition has produced some thrilling encounters already. Match 13 of the cash-rich league saw the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad on April 09. Opting to bat first, GT rode on fifties from Sai Sudharshan and Vijay Shankar to post 204 for 4. In reply, KKR was 128 for 2 courtesy of Venkatesh Iyer (83 off 40) and skipper Nitish Rana (45 off 29) but post Rashid Khan's hat-trick, it seemed that GT will get past the finish line comfortably. KKR needed 29 off the last over before Rinku Singh (21-ball 48*) hit five sixes on the trot to take his side home, by three wickets, on the final ball of the contest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yash Dayal was the bowler who faced Rinku's onslaught and failed to defend 29 in the last six deliveries. He was disheartened after the end of proceedings and wasn't part of GT's XI in their next outing, where they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mohali on Thursday (April 13). It is to be noted that Dayal was part of GT's IPL 2022 triumph and the 25-year-old played nine games where he accounted for 11 scalps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul Tewatia, who starred in GT's last-over&nbsp;win over PBKS (hitting a 2-ball 5*), revealed how he motivated Dayal after Rinku's heroics. "He was one of our main bowlers. We became champion last season and he played a massive role in it. He bowled well with the new ball as well in the death last year,” Tewatia, who resorted to a lap shot over fine-leg with 4 required off 2 balls, told reporters on Thursday evening (April 13).</p>

<p>He further opined, "One match cannot change the fact of what he has done for us. I don’t think anyone in the team has given him any sympathy."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-gujarat-titans-get-back-to-winning-ways-beat-punjab-kings-by-6-wickets-in-tense-chase-582233">IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans get back to winning ways, beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets in tense chase</a></strong></p>

<p>Tewatia added, "I told him, ‘One match has gone bad. If you want to go down then only you can hit the rock bottom otherwise at GT no one will ever make you feel bad about it. Keep practising and execute what didn’t happen that day and wait for your chance. This is the worst, you can’t go any lower than this."</p>

<p>Dayal was replaced by Mohit Sharma in GT's face-off versus Punjab in Mohali. The move paid rich dividends as the veteran pacer, on debut for Gujarat, ended with 2 for 18 to bag the Player-of-the-Match award.</p>


IPL 2023 edition has produced some thrilling encounters already. Match 13 of the cash-rich league saw the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad on April 09.

IPL 2023 edition has produced some thrilling encounters already. Match 13 of the cash-rich league saw the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad on April 09. Opting to bat first, GT rode on fifties from Sai Sudharshan and Vijay Shankar to post 204 for 4. In reply, KKR was 128 for 2 courtesy of Venkatesh Iyer (83 off 40) and skipper Nitish Rana (45 off 29) but post Rashid Khan's hat-trick, it seemed that GT will get past the finish line comfortably. KKR needed 29 off the last over before Rinku Singh (21-ball 48*) hit five sixes on the trot to take his side home, by three wickets, on the final ball of the contest. Yash Dayal was the bowler who faced Rinku's onslaught and failed to defend 29 in the last six deliveries. He was disheartened after the end of proceedings and wasn't part of GT's XI in their next outing, where they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mohali on Thursday (April 13). It is to be noted that Dayal was part of GT's IPL 2022 triumph and the 25-year-old played nine games where he accounted for 11 scalps. Rahul Tewatia, who starred in GT's last-over win over PBKS (hitting a 2-ball 5*), revealed how he motivated Dayal after Rinku's heroics. "He was one of our main bowlers. We became champion last season and he played a massive role in it. He bowled well with the new ball as well in the death last year,” Tewatia, who resorted to a lap shot over fine-leg with 4 required off 2 balls, told reporters on Thursday evening (April 13). He further opined, "One match cannot change the fact of what he has done for us. I don’t think anyone in the team has given him any sympathy." Also read: IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans get back to winning ways, beat Punjab Kings by 6 wickets in tense chase Tewatia added, "I told him, ‘One match has gone bad. If you want to go down then only you can hit the rock bottom otherwise at GT no one will ever make you feel bad about it. Keep practising and execute what didn’t happen that day and wait for your chance. This is the worst, you can’t go any lower than this." Dayal was replaced by Mohit Sharma in GT's face-off versus Punjab in Mohali. The move paid rich dividends as the veteran pacer, on debut for Gujarat, ended with 2 for 18 to bag the Player-of-the-Match award.

'Nobody in GT gave Yash Dayal any sympathy': Tewatia recalls how he motivated pacer after Rinku's onslaught

<p>It's been over 12 hours since KKR's Rinku Singh produced perhaps the greatest last-over finish in IPL history. By smashing five sixes off successive balls to Yash Dayal in the final over when his team required 29 to win the match, Rinku sent the cricketing world into utter shock. Such was the impact of this knock, that even KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan tweeted for the left-handed batter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby <a href="https://twitter.com/rinkusingh235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rinkusingh235</a> And <a href="https://twitter.com/NitishRana_27?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NitishRana_27</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/venkateshiyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@venkateshiyer</a> you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKRiders</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/VenkyMysore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VenkyMysore</a> take care of your heart sir! <a href="https://t.co/XBVq85FD09">pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09</a></p>
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<p>However, it was following his superb headline-making inning, the KKR dressing room burst into jubilation, with everyone celebrating Rinku's achievement like it was their own.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch how the KKR dressing room celebrated Rinku's knock -</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">ONCE AGAIN... YEWWWW BEAAUUUTYYYY!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvKKR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmiKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AmiKKR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> 2023 <a href="https://t.co/IuPsOwdEM3">pic.twitter.com/IuPsOwdEM3</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, KKR's&nbsp;newly-appointed head coach Chandrakant Pandit even gave a small speech where in he revealed in his 43-year-old cricket career, he had seen just two instances that made everyone go crazy - with the first one being Ravi Shastri hitting six sixes in an over in Ranji Trophy and the second being Pakistan's Javed Miandad hitting that infamous last-ball six off Chetan Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-from-living-in-lpg-quarters-to-becoming-kkrs-new-star-all-you-need-to-know-about-rinku-singh-580864">IPL 2023: From living in LPG quarters to becoming KKR's new star! All you need to know about Rinku Singh</a></p>

<p>And then comes this moment, where Rinku held his nerves and smashed five sixes to create history.</p>

<p><strong>You can watch the video here -</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How a winning dressing room sounds like! 💜😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvKKR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmiKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AmiKKR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> 2023 <a href="https://t.co/hTOJidtTnR">pic.twitter.com/hTOJidtTnR</a></p>
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<p>Earlier, Gujarat's stand-in captain for this game, Rashid Khan, entered the history books by becoming the first bowler in this season to pick a hattrick. The ranked number one T20I bowler picked up the dangerous Andre Russell first before dismissing Sunil Narine and KKR's last-match hero Shardul Thakur on first-ball ducks to achieve this feat.</p>

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<p>\While, at that moment, it looked like KKR was all but out of the game, Rinku Singh stepped up and created history for his team.</p>

<p>With this win, KKR has moved to the second spot on the points table with two wins in three matches and will now take on SunRisers Hyderabad on April 14th at Eden Gardens.</p>


It's been over 12 hours since KKR's Rinku Singh produced perhaps the greatest last-over finish in IPL history. By smashing five sixes off successive balls to Yash Dayal in the final over when his team required 29 to win the match, Rinku sent the cricketing world into utter shock.

It's been over 12 hours since KKR's Rinku Singh produced perhaps the greatest last-over finish in IPL history. By smashing five sixes off successive balls to Yash Dayal in the final over when his team required 29 to win the match, Rinku sent the cricketing world into utter shock. Such was the impact of this knock, that even KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan tweeted for the left-handed batter. JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir! pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 9, 2023 × However, it was following his superb headline-making inning, the KKR dressing room burst into jubilation, with everyone celebrating Rinku's achievement like it was their own. Watch how the KKR dressing room celebrated Rinku's knock - ONCE AGAIN... YEWWWW BEAAUUUTYYYY!!!#GTvKKR | #AmiKKR | #TATAIPL 2023 pic.twitter.com/IuPsOwdEM3 — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 9, 2023 × Meanwhile, KKR's newly-appointed head coach Chandrakant Pandit even gave a small speech where in he revealed in his 43-year-old cricket career, he had seen just two instances that made everyone go crazy - with the first one being Ravi Shastri hitting six sixes in an over in Ranji Trophy and the second being Pakistan's Javed Miandad hitting that infamous last-ball six off Chetan Sharma. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: From living in LPG quarters to becoming KKR's new star! All you need to know about Rinku Singh And then comes this moment, where Rinku held his nerves and smashed five sixes to create history. You can watch the video here - How a winning dressing room sounds like! 💜😍#GTvKKR | #AmiKKR | #TATAIPL 2023 pic.twitter.com/hTOJidtTnR — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 10, 2023 × Earlier, Gujarat's stand-in captain for this game, Rashid Khan, entered the history books by becoming the first bowler in this season to pick a hattrick. The ranked number one T20I bowler picked up the dangerous Andre Russell first before dismissing Sunil Narine and KKR's last-match hero Shardul Thakur on first-ball ducks to achieve this feat. 𝐇𝐀𝐓-𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧! 👏 👏 Andre Russell ✅ Sunil Narine ✅ Shardul Thakur ✅ We have our first hat-trick of the #TATAIPL 2023 & it's that man - @rashidkhan_19! 🙌 🙌 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/G8bESXjTyh#TATAIPL | #GTvKKR | @gujarat_titans pic.twitter.com/fJTg0yuVwu — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2023 × \While, at that moment, it looked like KKR was all but out of the game, Rinku Singh stepped up and created history for his team. With this win, KKR has moved to the second spot on the points table with two wins in three matches and will now take on SunRisers Hyderabad on April 14th at Eden Gardens.

IPL 2023: KKR dressing room burst into jubilation following Rinku Singh's majestic knock against GT - WATCH

<p>Rinku Singh starred for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their thrilling three-wicket win over defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 13 of the IPL 2023 edition on Sunday (April 9). In pursuit of 205, in Ahmedabad, KKR required 29 in the last over before Rinku smashed five successive sixes to take his side home on the final delivery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rinku ended with a 21-ball 48, laced with a four and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 228.57, to provide one of the best finishes in IPL history and etch his name in history books. <strong>Relive the last-over heroics:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Here's all you need to know about KKR's new champion Rinku Singh</strong></p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-srks-tweet-on-kkr-star-rinku-singh-goes-viral-after-thrilling-win-vs-gt-see-post-580848">IPL 2023: SRK's tweet on KKR star Rinku Singh goes viral after thrilling win vs GT - See post</a></strong></p>

<p>1) Rinku Singh was born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh on October 12, 1997</p>

<p>2) Rinku represents his side in domestic cricket</p>

<p>3) The left-hander was bought by the KKR franchise in 2018 for INR 80 lakhs</p>

<p>4) Rinku played only four games in IPL 2018, five in the following season, and one in the 2020 edition. However, KKR backed him and retained the left-hander in IPL 2022 auction for INR 55 lakhs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>5) While KKR had a forgettable run in IPL 2022, Rinku smashed 174 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 148.</p>

<p>6) Rinku is a decent name in domestic cricket. He was the third-highest run-getter (953) in Ranji Trophy 2018-19.</p>

<p>7) Rinku comes from a humble background with his father earning his income from delivering LPG cylinders, elder brother driving an autorickshaw, and another brother working in a coaching centre.</p>

<p>8) In 2018, MI and KKR fought hard to acquire his services before the latter won the bidding battle. Rinku was part of Punjab Kings (PBKS) as well in IPL 2021, where he warmed the bench throughout the season. Now, he is KKR's new superstar with a bright future ahead.</p>

<p><strong>Family's financial struggles</strong></p>

<p>Rinku's family was in debt of INR 5 lakhs three years back. While every earning member struggled hard to run the house, in the LPG quarters, Rinku strived hard to give some mileage to his cricketing career. Nonetheless, he also tried his hand at other jobs to contribute to his family.</p>

<p>"He (my brother) took me to a place where they asked me to be a domestic worker — saaf, safaai aur pochaa maarna (sweeping and mopping). I came back home and told my mother, ‘I will not go again. Let me just try my luck in cricket," Rinku told Indian Express in an interaction a few years ago.</p>

<p>After earning his first-ever IPL contract, for INR 80 lakhs, Rinku told in the same interaction, "Thought I would get 20 lakhs, but I was picked up for 80! The first thought that came to my mind was that I can contribute to my big brother’s wedding, and save up something for my sister’s wedding too. Aur ek achhe se ghar mein shift ho jaoonga (And shift into a nice house)."</p>

<p>After overcoming years of struggles, Rinku's big moment has arrived. He is surely one for the long race!</p>


Rinku Singh starred for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their thrilling three-wicket win over defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 13 of the IPL 2023 edition on Sunday (April 9).

Rinku Singh starred for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their thrilling three-wicket win over defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 13 of the IPL 2023 edition on Sunday (April 9). In pursuit of 205, in Ahmedabad, KKR required 29 in the last over before Rinku smashed five successive sixes to take his side home on the final delivery. Rinku ended with a 21-ball 48, laced with a four and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 228.57, to provide one of the best finishes in IPL history and etch his name in history books. Relive the last-over heroics: Watching this on L➅➅➅➅➅P... and we still can't believe what we just witnessed! 🤯pic.twitter.com/1tyryjm47W — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 9, 2023 × Here's all you need to know about KKR's new champion Rinku Singh Also Read: IPL 2023: SRK's tweet on KKR star Rinku Singh goes viral after thrilling win vs GT - See post 1) Rinku Singh was born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh on October 12, 1997 2) Rinku represents his side in domestic cricket 3) The left-hander was bought by the KKR franchise in 2018 for INR 80 lakhs 4) Rinku played only four games in IPL 2018, five in the following season, and one in the 2020 edition. However, KKR backed him and retained the left-hander in IPL 2022 auction for INR 55 lakhs. 5) While KKR had a forgettable run in IPL 2022, Rinku smashed 174 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 148. 6) Rinku is a decent name in domestic cricket. He was the third-highest run-getter (953) in Ranji Trophy 2018-19. 7) Rinku comes from a humble background with his father earning his income from delivering LPG cylinders, elder brother driving an autorickshaw, and another brother working in a coaching centre. 8) In 2018, MI and KKR fought hard to acquire his services before the latter won the bidding battle. Rinku was part of Punjab Kings (PBKS) as well in IPL 2021, where he warmed the bench throughout the season. Now, he is KKR's new superstar with a bright future ahead. Family's financial struggles Rinku's family was in debt of INR 5 lakhs three years back. While every earning member struggled hard to run the house, in the LPG quarters, Rinku strived hard to give some mileage to his cricketing career. Nonetheless, he also tried his hand at other jobs to contribute to his family. "He (my brother) took me to a place where they asked me to be a domestic worker — saaf, safaai aur pochaa maarna (sweeping and mopping). I came back home and told my mother, ‘I will not go again. Let me just try my luck in cricket," Rinku told Indian Express in an interaction a few years ago. After earning his first-ever IPL contract, for INR 80 lakhs, Rinku told in the same interaction, "Thought I would get 20 lakhs, but I was picked up for 80! The first thought that came to my mind was that I can contribute to my big brother’s wedding, and save up something for my sister’s wedding too. Aur ek achhe se ghar mein shift ho jaoonga (And shift into a nice house)." After overcoming years of struggles, Rinku's big moment has arrived. He is surely one for the long race!

IPL 2023: From living in LPG quarters to becoming KKR's new star! All you need to know about Rinku Singh

<p>Rinku Singh went bonkers in the last over with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) requiring 29 for a win, in pursuit of 205, versus defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 13 of IPL 2023 on Sunday (April 10). Chasing 205, KKR were 128 for 2 courtesy of Venkatesh Iyer (83 off 40) and skipper Nitish Rana (45 off 29 balls) before Rashid Khan's hat-trick reduced KKR to 155 for 7.</p>

<p>Needing 29 off six balls, Rinku got the strike -- from Umesh Yadav -- with 28 to win off the last five. The left-hander slammed as many as five sixes on the trot to pull off a heist in a remarkable style at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. He remained unbeaten on 48 off 21 balls, laced with 6 sixes and a four at a strike rate of 228.57.</p>

<p>After his unbelievable knock, KKR's co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan shared a tweet for the champion cricketer. It has gone viral in no time with over 4 million views. <strong>Check out the post:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby <a href="https://twitter.com/rinkusingh235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rinkusingh235</a> And <a href="https://twitter.com/NitishRana_27?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NitishRana_27</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/venkateshiyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@venkateshiyer</a> you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKRiders</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/VenkyMysore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VenkyMysore</a> take care of your heart sir! <a href="https://t.co/XBVq85FD09">pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09</a></p>
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<p>GT won the toss and opted to bat first, under stand-in captain Rashid Khan with Hardik Pandya out due to illness. Riding on fifties from Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar, Gujarat posted 204 for 4. In reply, KKR were in the hunt courtesy of Venky Iyer-Nitish Rana's 100-run third-wicket stand. While Rana fell for 45 (29), Iyer followed suit for 83 (40) before Rashid Khan's hat-trick brought GT on top.</p>

<p>Eventually, it was Rinku's evening as his five successive sixes sealed the deal for KKR.</p>


Rinku Singh went bonkers in the last over with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) requiring 29 for a win, in pursuit of 205, versus defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 13 of IPL 2023 on Sunday (April 10).

Rinku Singh went bonkers in the last over with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) requiring 29 for a win, in pursuit of 205, versus defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 13 of IPL 2023 on Sunday (April 10). Chasing 205, KKR were 128 for 2 courtesy of Venkatesh Iyer (83 off 40) and skipper Nitish Rana (45 off 29 balls) before Rashid Khan's hat-trick reduced KKR to 155 for 7. Needing 29 off six balls, Rinku got the strike -- from Umesh Yadav -- with 28 to win off the last five. The left-hander slammed as many as five sixes on the trot to pull off a heist in a remarkable style at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. He remained unbeaten on 48 off 21 balls, laced with 6 sixes and a four at a strike rate of 228.57. After his unbelievable knock, KKR's co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan shared a tweet for the champion cricketer. It has gone viral in no time with over 4 million views. Check out the post: Also Read: 6,6,6,6,6: Reliving Rinku Singh's heroics in KKR's last-over win over defending champions GT - Watch JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir! pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 9, 2023 × GT won the toss and opted to bat first, under stand-in captain Rashid Khan with Hardik Pandya out due to illness. Riding on fifties from Sai Sudharsan and Vijay Shankar, Gujarat posted 204 for 4. In reply, KKR were in the hunt courtesy of Venky Iyer-Nitish Rana's 100-run third-wicket stand. While Rana fell for 45 (29), Iyer followed suit for 83 (40) before Rashid Khan's hat-trick brought GT on top. Eventually, it was Rinku's evening as his five successive sixes sealed the deal for KKR.

IPL 2023: SRK's tweet on KKR star Rinku Singh goes viral after thrilling win vs GT - See post

<p>Rinku Singh pulled off a heist as the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) by three wickets&nbsp;while needing 29 off the last six deliveries at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 09). In pursuit of 205, in match 13 of IPL 2023, KKR were going strong at 128 for 2 but Rashid Khan's hat-trick jolted their run-chase with 29 needed off the last over. Rinku blasted five sixes on the trot to take his side home on the final ball of a riveting contest.</p>

<p>While Umesh Yadav gave him a strike on the first ball of the last over, bowled by Yash Dayal, Rinku first pounced on the three full-tosses and smacked two more maximums of the last two deliveries, both being slower short balls, to take his side home. <strong>Here's reliving Rinku's breathtaking heroics versus GT:</strong></p>

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<p>Talking about the match, stand-in captain Rashid and his troops opted to bat first and rode on Sai Sudharsan's 53 and Vijay Shankar's 63* to post 204-4 in 20 overs. KKR was going well courtesy of&nbsp;Venkatesh Iyer (83 off 40 balls) and skipper Nitish Rana (45 off 29) before Rashid claimed the first hat-trick of the season. Nonetheless, Rinku's timely hits took KKR home on the final ball of the high-scoring thriller.</p>

<p><strong>'Had the belief'</strong></p>

<p>"Had the belief that I can do it. Last year I was in a similar situation in Lucknow. Had the belief back then too. Didn't think too much out there. Those shots just happened one after the other. That last one was back of the hand, and I struck it off the back foot," said Rinku at the post-match presentation.</p>


Rinku Singh pulled off a heist as the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) by three wickets while needing 29 off the last six deliveries at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 09).

Rinku Singh pulled off a heist as the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) by three wickets while needing 29 off the last six deliveries at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday (April 09). In pursuit of 205, in match 13 of IPL 2023, KKR were going strong at 128 for 2 but Rashid Khan's hat-trick jolted their run-chase with 29 needed off the last over. Rinku blasted five sixes on the trot to take his side home on the final ball of a riveting contest. While Umesh Yadav gave him a strike on the first ball of the last over, bowled by Yash Dayal, Rinku first pounced on the three full-tosses and smacked two more maximums of the last two deliveries, both being slower short balls, to take his side home. Here's reliving Rinku's breathtaking heroics versus GT: History created by Rinku Singh. What a finish. pic.twitter.com/NDAiGjQVoI — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 9, 2023 × Also Read: IPL 2023: Rinku Singh hits five sixes in last over to win it for KKR despite Rashid Khan's hattrick Talking about the match, stand-in captain Rashid and his troops opted to bat first and rode on Sai Sudharsan's 53 and Vijay Shankar's 63* to post 204-4 in 20 overs. KKR was going well courtesy of Venkatesh Iyer (83 off 40 balls) and skipper Nitish Rana (45 off 29) before Rashid claimed the first hat-trick of the season. Nonetheless, Rinku's timely hits took KKR home on the final ball of the high-scoring thriller. 'Had the belief' "Had the belief that I can do it. Last year I was in a similar situation in Lucknow. Had the belief back then too. Didn't think too much out there. Those shots just happened one after the other. That last one was back of the hand, and I struck it off the back foot," said Rinku at the post-match presentation.

6,6,6,6,6: Reliving Rinku Singh's heroics in KKR's last-over win over defending champions GT - Watch

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rinku Singh tore apart Gujarat Titans' young pacer Yasha Dayal as the batsman hit five sixes of consecutive balls to win a thriller for his team.</p>

<p>Starting last over with 29 required to win, Umesh Yadav took single off the first ball of GT's Yash Dayal. KKR needed 28 to win from five balls with Rinku on strike. The southpaw then smashed young Dayal all over the park for five sixes on the next five balls to seal a scintillating win for his team.</p>

<p>While Rinku's feat made him a superstar overnight, Yash Dayal had a day to be forgotten and Rinku, in a chat with India Today said that he texted his 'good friend' Yash after that match.</p>

<p>"I texted Yash after the game, saying it happens in cricket, you did really well last year, I just tried to motivate him a little," said Rinku.</p>

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<p>Even the KKR camp posted a heartfelt tweet for the young bowler on their Twitter handle, asking him to chip up.</p>

<p>"Chin up, lad. Just a hard day at the office, happens to the best of players in cricket. You’re a champion, Yash, and you’re gonna come back strong," read KKR's tweet.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Gujarat Titans, thanks to Vijay Shankar's exploits in last two overs where he helped his team add 45 runs, posted a mammoth total of 204/4 in 20 overs. Apart from Vijay Shankar, Sai Sudharsan also played a good hand of 53 off 38.</p>

<p>KKR, while chasing, lost two wickets early but Venkatesh Iyer smashed 40-ball 83 and skipper Nitish Rana scored 29-ball 45 to keep them in the hunt. GT's stand-in captain Rashid Khan almost closed the doors on KKR with a hat-trick but Rinku's other-worldly batting display took KKR home by on the last ball with three wickets in hand.</p>

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Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rinku Singh tore apart Gujarat Titans' young pacer Yasha Dayal as the batsman hit five sixes of consecutive balls to win a thriller for his team.

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rinku Singh tore apart Gujarat Titans' young pacer Yasha Dayal as the batsman hit five sixes of consecutive balls to win a thriller for his team. Starting last over with 29 required to win, Umesh Yadav took single off the first ball of GT's Yash Dayal. KKR needed 28 to win from five balls with Rinku on strike. The southpaw then smashed young Dayal all over the park for five sixes on the next five balls to seal a scintillating win for his team. While Rinku's feat made him a superstar overnight, Yash Dayal had a day to be forgotten and Rinku, in a chat with India Today said that he texted his 'good friend' Yash after that match. "I texted Yash after the game, saying it happens in cricket, you did really well last year, I just tried to motivate him a little," said Rinku. Also Read: 'I also dream...:' KKR's Rinku Singh reveals what next after scintillating bating vs GT Even the KKR camp posted a heartfelt tweet for the young bowler on their Twitter handle, asking him to chip up. "Chin up, lad. Just a hard day at the office, happens to the best of players in cricket. You’re a champion, Yash, and you’re gonna come back strong," read KKR's tweet. Chin up, lad. Just a hard day at the office, happens to the best of players in cricket. You’re a champion, Yash, and you’re gonna come back strong 💜🫂@gujarat_titans pic.twitter.com/M0aOQEtlsx — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 9, 2023 × Earlier, Gujarat Titans, thanks to Vijay Shankar's exploits in last two overs where he helped his team add 45 runs, posted a mammoth total of 204/4 in 20 overs. Apart from Vijay Shankar, Sai Sudharsan also played a good hand of 53 off 38. KKR, while chasing, lost two wickets early but Venkatesh Iyer smashed 40-ball 83 and skipper Nitish Rana scored 29-ball 45 to keep them in the hunt. GT's stand-in captain Rashid Khan almost closed the doors on KKR with a hat-trick but Rinku's other-worldly batting display took KKR home by on the last ball with three wickets in hand. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: 'I texted...:' KKR's Rinku reveals what he said to GT's Yash after hitting him for 5 sixes

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rinku Singh scripted history against Gujarat Titans on April 9, 2023 after he smacked five sixes on the last five balls of the match to win it for KKR. Rinku's miracle innings made him an overnight superstar and the left-hand batsman now has his sight set on the next dream.</p>

<p>Speaking to India Today in an exclusive chat, Rinku said, "Like everyone else, I also dream of playing for India, but I am focused on the IPL. Just want to keep performing for KKR and help them win matches. Suresh Raina has been my idol since the start and I follow him. He is a very good fielder and he also used to bat lower down the order as I do."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rinku's feat was acknowledged through out the cricket world and he got appreciation from the likes of Virender Sehwag, Mohammed Kaif, Harbhajan Singh, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes to name a few.</p>

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<p>Starting last over with 29 required to win, Umesh Yadav took single off the first ball of GT's Yash Dayal. KKR needed 28 to win from five balls with Rinku on strike. The southpaw then smashed young Dayal all over the park for five sixes on the next five balls to seal a scintillating win for his team.</p>

<p>Speaking on his innings, Rinku added further in his chat with India Today, "My father struggled a lot, I come from a farmer's family. Every ball that I hit out of the ground was dedicated to the people who sacrificed so much for me."</p>

<p>Earlier, Gujarat Titans, thanks to Vijay Shankar's exploits in last two overs where he helped his team add 45 runs, posted a mammoth total of 204/4 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>KKR, while chasing, lost two wickets early but Venkatesh Iyer smashed 40-ball 83 and skipper Nitish Rana scored 29-ball 45 to keep them in the hunt. GT's stand-in captain Rashid Khan almost closed the doors on KKR with a hat-trick but Rinku's other-worldly batting display took KKR home.</p>

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Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rinku Singh scripted history against Gujarat Titans on April 9, 2023 after he smacked five sixes on the last five balls of the match to win it for KKR.

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rinku Singh scripted history against Gujarat Titans on April 9, 2023 after he smacked five sixes on the last five balls of the match to win it for KKR. Rinku's miracle innings made him an overnight superstar and the left-hand batsman now has his sight set on the next dream. Speaking to India Today in an exclusive chat, Rinku said, "Like everyone else, I also dream of playing for India, but I am focused on the IPL. Just want to keep performing for KKR and help them win matches. Suresh Raina has been my idol since the start and I follow him. He is a very good fielder and he also used to bat lower down the order as I do." Rinku's feat was acknowledged through out the cricket world and he got appreciation from the likes of Virender Sehwag, Mohammed Kaif, Harbhajan Singh, Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes to name a few. Also Watch: KKR dressing room bursts into jubilation following Rinku Singh's majestic knock against GT Starting last over with 29 required to win, Umesh Yadav took single off the first ball of GT's Yash Dayal. KKR needed 28 to win from five balls with Rinku on strike. The southpaw then smashed young Dayal all over the park for five sixes on the next five balls to seal a scintillating win for his team. Speaking on his innings, Rinku added further in his chat with India Today, "My father struggled a lot, I come from a farmer's family. Every ball that I hit out of the ground was dedicated to the people who sacrificed so much for me." Earlier, Gujarat Titans, thanks to Vijay Shankar's exploits in last two overs where he helped his team add 45 runs, posted a mammoth total of 204/4 in 20 overs. KKR, while chasing, lost two wickets early but Venkatesh Iyer smashed 40-ball 83 and skipper Nitish Rana scored 29-ball 45 to keep them in the hunt. GT's stand-in captain Rashid Khan almost closed the doors on KKR with a hat-trick but Rinku's other-worldly batting display took KKR home. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: 'I also dream...:' KKR's Rinku Singh reveals what next after scintillating bating vs GT

<p><strong>IPL 2023: </strong>Rinku Singh became the star of Sunday's match as he scored a big win for the Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;against the Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by hitting five successive sixes in the final over of the match.&nbsp;<br />
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Since Rinku's impressive victory, congratulations have been pouring in for him, with celebrities going gaga over his&nbsp;performance. Hailing the young cricketer, Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana shared a picture of Rinku and&nbsp;wrote, "Unreal." Meanwhile, sharing a similar post on his Insta handle, Aryan hailed Singh as a "beast."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby <a href="https://twitter.com/rinkusingh235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rinkusingh235</a> And <a href="https://twitter.com/NitishRana_27?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NitishRana_27</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/venkateshiyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@venkateshiyer</a> you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKRiders</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/VenkyMysore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VenkyMysore</a> take care of your heart sir! <a href="https://t.co/XBVq85FD09">pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09</a></p>
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<p>Actor Kartik Aaryan also praised Rinku. Taking to his Instagram story, Kartik shared the post of KKR team captain Nitish Rana featuring the `Man of the Match` Rinku.<br />
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<p>In the video, Nitish can be seen picking Rinku in his arms. Sharing the video, Kartik wrote, "Next level. Unbelievable."</p>

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Actor and owner of the cricket team KKR, SRK&nbsp;also hailed Rinku for his epic performance. Taking to Twitter, SRK shared a morphed poster of his film `Pathaan` with Rinku`s face on it and wrote, "JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 &amp; @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that`s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir!"</p>

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<p>Retweeting Khan's post, delighted Rinku wrote, ''Shah Rukh sir yaaar 🥹♥️ Love you sir &amp; thank you for your constant support 🙏🏻.''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">RINKU !!!!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeh kya tha !?!?!?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonStar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvsKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvsKKR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKRiders</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rinkusingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rinkusingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarSportsIndia</a> 🏏</p>
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<p>Arjun Rampal wrote, “Omg KKR #RikuSingh 5 sixes in a row. What a chase incredible, never seen anything like this. Absolutely exhilarating. Congratulations #KKR #Hattrick #IPL2023 #insanity #chase200plus.”<br />
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Hailing Rinku's epic performance, actor Ranveer Singh wrote, ''RINKU !!!!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! &nbsp;Yeh kya tha !?!?!?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 &nbsp;#IPLonStar &nbsp;#GTvsKKR @KKRiders rinkusingh.''</p>

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IPL 2023: Rinku Singh became the star of Sunday's match as he scored a big win for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by hitting five successive sixes in the final over of the match.

IPL 2023: Rinku Singh became the star of Sunday's match as he scored a big win for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by hitting five successive sixes in the final over of the match. Since Rinku's impressive victory, congratulations have been pouring in for him, with celebrities going gaga over his performance. Hailing the young cricketer, Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana shared a picture of Rinku and wrote, "Unreal." Meanwhile, sharing a similar post on his Insta handle, Aryan hailed Singh as a "beast." JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir! pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 9, 2023 × Actor Kartik Aaryan also praised Rinku. Taking to his Instagram story, Kartik shared the post of KKR team captain Nitish Rana featuring the `Man of the Match` Rinku. In the video, Nitish can be seen picking Rinku in his arms. Sharing the video, Kartik wrote, "Next level. Unbelievable." Actor and owner of the cricket team KKR, SRK also hailed Rinku for his epic performance. Taking to Twitter, SRK shared a morphed poster of his film `Pathaan` with Rinku`s face on it and wrote, "JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that`s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir!" IPL 2023: SRK's tweet on KKR star Rinku Singh goes viral after thrilling win vs GT - See post Retweeting Khan's post, delighted Rinku wrote, ''Shah Rukh sir yaaar 🥹♥️ Love you sir & thank you for your constant support 🙏🏻.'' RINKU !!!!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeh kya tha !?!?!?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 #IPLonStar #GTvsKKR @KKRiders #rinkusingh @StarSportsIndia 🏏 — Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 9, 2023 × Arjun Rampal wrote, “Omg KKR #RikuSingh 5 sixes in a row. What a chase incredible, never seen anything like this. Absolutely exhilarating. Congratulations #KKR #Hattrick #IPL2023 #insanity #chase200plus.” Hailing Rinku's epic performance, actor Ranveer Singh wrote, ''RINKU !!!!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!! RINKU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeh kya tha !?!?!?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 #IPLonStar #GTvsKKR @KKRiders rinkusingh.'' (With inputs from the agency) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Ranveer Singh, Suhana, Aryan and other celebrities hail Rinku Singh’s epic performance

<p>Every once in a while, we come across a cricketing inning that refuses to leave our minds. On Sunday, KKR’s Rinku Singh played one such knock that left the whole cricketing universe shocked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, until the 19th over, it was all about Rashid Khan, who had picked up a hattrick earlier – the first of this season.</p>

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<p>However, the tides turned in no time as the left-arm batter Rinku Singh hit five successive sixes off the final five deliveries in the 20th over to Yash Dayal to help his team chase down the required 29 runs, and subsequently, 205 in 20 overs with three wickets in hand.</p>

<p>Rinku's 48 from 21 balls will be remembered by everyone for good for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after what transpired in the final over, the social media went in a frenzy as everyone got crazy about Rinku Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From cricketing fraternity to the Bollywood, from social media influencers to a common man, everyone showered praises on this batter, who entered history books with his last over feat.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby <a href="https://twitter.com/rinkusingh235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rinkusingh235</a> And <a href="https://twitter.com/NitishRana_27?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NitishRana_27</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/venkateshiyer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@venkateshiyer</a> you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKRiders</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/VenkyMysore?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VenkyMysore</a> take care of your heart sir! <a href="https://t.co/XBVq85FD09">pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09</a></p>
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk/status/1645085171195207680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Rinkuuuuuuuuuu 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://t.co/6u3bBm6d37">pic.twitter.com/6u3bBm6d37</a></p>
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShreyasIyer15/status/1645063301754421249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All hail Lord Rinku Singh. 5 sixes in 5 balls in the last over of a run chase. One of the best last over hitting in a chase that you would ever see. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvGT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvGT</a></p>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1645063105817513984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Omg KKR <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RikuSingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RikuSingh</a> 5 sixes in a row. What a chase incredible, never seen anything like this. Absolutely exhilarating. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hattrick?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hattrick</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/insanity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#insanity</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chase200plus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chase200plus</a></p>
— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) <a href="https://twitter.com/rampalarjun/status/1645062236413779968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Unbelievable performance by <a href="https://twitter.com/rinkusingh235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rinkusingh235</a>! 5 sixes in the final over to seal the victory. 🔥🏏 What an absolute beast! Congratulations 🎉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvsKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvsKKR</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1645066206263791617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Brilliant Batting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RinkuSingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RinkuSingh</a> ! 5 sixes in a row to win! Some serious young Indian talent on display <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JioCinema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JioCinema</a></p>
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1645062424876429314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Brilliant Batting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RinkuSingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RinkuSingh</a> ! 5 sixes in a row to win! Some serious young Indian talent on display <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JioCinema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JioCinema</a></p>
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) <a href="https://twitter.com/anilkumble1074/status/1645062424876429314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🔥🤩 LORD RINKU, TAKE A BOW! Rinku Singh has done the impossible.<br />
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💥 He has pulled off a dream run-chase by hitting 5 sixes in the last over. KKR complete one of the greatest heists in the league's history.<br />
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📷 BCCI • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RinkuSingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RinkuSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvKKR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BharatArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BharatArmy</a> <a href="https://t.co/iLCfWzdijI">pic.twitter.com/iLCfWzdijI</a></p>
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) <a href="https://twitter.com/thebharatarmy/status/1645062987923984384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Me watching Rinku Singh's innings<a href="https://t.co/7lsBdZntMu">pic.twitter.com/7lsBdZntMu</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rinku Singh 🤝 Carlos Brathwaite<br />
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“Remember the name!”<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a> <a href="https://t.co/AHoEs3BfXx">pic.twitter.com/AHoEs3BfXx</a></p>
— ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1645079569593176064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a game. What a star Rinku singh is. <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@harbhajan_singh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/jatinsapru?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jatinsapru</a> video courtesy : Antara and <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarSportsIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/52h9UuIu97">pic.twitter.com/52h9UuIu97</a></p>
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/1645070651840163842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Celebration by Shreyas Iyer when Rinku Singh won it for KKR. <a href="https://t.co/XyWbqIsj8Q">pic.twitter.com/XyWbqIsj8Q</a></p>
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1645077712942555137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Because he's the Knight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKR</a> deserves and the one they need right now" - Rinku Singh 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvKKR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioCinema?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioCinema</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KKRiders</a> <a href="https://t.co/b1QrN3fLjX">pic.twitter.com/b1QrN3fLjX</a></p>
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) <a href="https://twitter.com/JioCinema/status/1645067677306859522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Who wants to see THIS full video call? 🙋‍♀️ <a href="https://t.co/sqzF9rvS11">pic.twitter.com/sqzF9rvS11</a></p>
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Every once in a while, we come across a cricketing inning that refuses to leave our minds. On Sunday, KKR’s Rinku Singh played one such knock that left the whole cricketing universe shocked.

Every once in a while, we come across a cricketing inning that refuses to leave our minds. On Sunday, KKR’s Rinku Singh played one such knock that left the whole cricketing universe shocked. Against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, until the 19th over, it was all about Rashid Khan, who had picked up a hattrick earlier – the first of this season. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Rinku Singh hits five sixes in last over to win it for KKR despite Rashid Khan's hattrick However, the tides turned in no time as the left-arm batter Rinku Singh hit five successive sixes off the final five deliveries in the 20th over to Yash Dayal to help his team chase down the required 29 runs, and subsequently, 205 in 20 overs with three wickets in hand. Rinku's 48 from 21 balls will be remembered by everyone for good for a long time. Meanwhile, after what transpired in the final over, the social media went in a frenzy as everyone got crazy about Rinku Singh. From cricketing fraternity to the Bollywood, from social media influencers to a common man, everyone showered praises on this batter, who entered history books with his last over feat. So let’s have a look at some of the top tweets on Rinku’s innings - JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir! pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09 — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 9, 2023 × Rinkuuuuuuuuuu 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/6u3bBm6d37 — Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) April 9, 2023 × All hail Lord Rinku Singh. 5 sixes in 5 balls in the last over of a run chase. One of the best last over hitting in a chase that you would ever see. #KKRvGT — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 9, 2023 × Omg KKR #RikuSingh 5 sixes in a row. What a chase incredible, never seen anything like this. Absolutely exhilarating. Congratulations #KKR #Hattrick #IPL2023 #insanity #chase200plus — arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) April 9, 2023 × Unbelievable performance by @rinkusingh235! 5 sixes in the final over to seal the victory. 🔥🏏 What an absolute beast! Congratulations 🎉 #IPL2023 #GTvsKKR — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 9, 2023 × Brilliant Batting #RinkuSingh ! 5 sixes in a row to win! Some serious young Indian talent on display #TATAIPL2023 @JioCinema — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 9, 2023 × Brilliant Batting #RinkuSingh ! 5 sixes in a row to win! Some serious young Indian talent on display #TATAIPL2023 @JioCinema — Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 9, 2023 × 🔥🤩 LORD RINKU, TAKE A BOW! Rinku Singh has done the impossible. 💥 He has pulled off a dream run-chase by hitting 5 sixes in the last over. KKR complete one of the greatest heists in the league's history. 📷 BCCI • #RinkuSingh #GTvKKR #IPL #IPL2023 #TATAIPL #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/iLCfWzdijI — The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) April 9, 2023 × Me watching Rinku Singh's inningspic.twitter.com/7lsBdZntMu — Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 9, 2023 × Rinku Singh 🤝 Carlos Brathwaite “Remember the name!”#IPL2023 #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/AHoEs3BfXx — ICC (@ICC) April 9, 2023 × What a game. What a star Rinku singh is. @harbhajan_singh @jatinsapru video courtesy : Antara and @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/52h9UuIu97 — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 9, 2023 × Celebration by Shreyas Iyer when Rinku Singh won it for KKR. pic.twitter.com/XyWbqIsj8Q — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 9, 2023 × "Because he's the Knight #KKR deserves and the one they need right now" - Rinku Singh 😎#GTvKKR #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/b1QrN3fLjX — JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 9, 2023 × Who wants to see THIS full video call? 🙋‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/sqzF9rvS11 — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 9, 2023 ×

IPL 2023: From Sehwag, Raina to Shah Rukh Khan, Twitter hails 'Lord' Rinku Singh for five-over feat vs GT

<p>Match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the former had a playoffs spot up for grabs whereas Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. had to win to remain alive in the top-four race.&nbsp;In a high-scoring affair, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (May 18), LSG beat KKR by two runs to progress to the playoffs whereas last edition's runners-up now stand eliminated, joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI).</p>

<p>Batting first, KL Rahul's 68&nbsp;and Quinton de Kock's 140 not out went bonkers -- especially towards the end -- as LSG posted 210 for no loss in 20 overs. In reply, KKR were 9 for 2 but valuable knocks from Nitish Rana, Iyer, Rinku Singh, Sam Billings and Sunil Narine led to the franchise's top-class fight right till the end before they eventually fell short by two runs, managing 208 for 8.</p>

<p><strong>Here's the IPL 2022 updated points table after the LSG-KKR clash:</strong></p>

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<p>LSG now take the second spot and have a strong chance to finish in the top-two. Their closest contender, who can finish at the second position, is currently third-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR). The 2008 winners have one game left.</p>

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<p>At the post-match presentation, the now-eliminated KKR team's skipper Iyer told, "I am not feeling sad at all. That was one of the best games of cricket I have played. The way we should our character and attitude was simply outstanding. I love the way Rinku got us till the end but unfortunately couldn't time it when two balls were remaining, he was really sad. I was hoping he could finish the game for us and could have been the hero, but still played a fantastic knock and I am really happy for him. When we came in, I never thought it would play this way because it was dry and the grass wasn't that wet. I thought there would be little help for the spinners but once they started going.. LSG took on the bowlers and got a par total. It was a do or die situation for us, even after losing two wickets in the powerplay our mindset was to go for the chase and take it close as possible and put them under pressure. It was a volatile season for us, we started great but lost five games in a row and I personally feel we did a lot of chopping and changing, we had to do that because of the niggles and form, but we also got to know the players such as Rinku."</p>


Match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the former had a playoffs spot up for grabs whereas Shreyas Iyer & Co.

Match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the former had a playoffs spot up for grabs whereas Shreyas Iyer & Co. had to win to remain alive in the top-four race. In a high-scoring affair, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (May 18), LSG beat KKR by two runs to progress to the playoffs whereas last edition's runners-up now stand eliminated, joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Batting first, KL Rahul's 68 and Quinton de Kock's 140 not out went bonkers -- especially towards the end -- as LSG posted 210 for no loss in 20 overs. In reply, KKR were 9 for 2 but valuable knocks from Nitish Rana, Iyer, Rinku Singh, Sam Billings and Sunil Narine led to the franchise's top-class fight right till the end before they eventually fell short by two runs, managing 208 for 8. Here's the IPL 2022 updated points table after the LSG-KKR clash: LSG now take the second spot and have a strong chance to finish in the top-two. Their closest contender, who can finish at the second position, is currently third-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR). The 2008 winners have one game left. ALSO READ | LSG vs KKR: KL Rahul, centurion Quinton de Kock enter record books, put on highest opening stand in IPL At the post-match presentation, the now-eliminated KKR team's skipper Iyer told, "I am not feeling sad at all. That was one of the best games of cricket I have played. The way we should our character and attitude was simply outstanding. I love the way Rinku got us till the end but unfortunately couldn't time it when two balls were remaining, he was really sad. I was hoping he could finish the game for us and could have been the hero, but still played a fantastic knock and I am really happy for him. When we came in, I never thought it would play this way because it was dry and the grass wasn't that wet. I thought there would be little help for the spinners but once they started going.. LSG took on the bowlers and got a par total. It was a do or die situation for us, even after losing two wickets in the powerplay our mindset was to go for the chase and take it close as possible and put them under pressure. It was a volatile season for us, we started great but lost five games in a row and I personally feel we did a lot of chopping and changing, we had to do that because of the niggles and form, but we also got to know the players such as Rinku."

IPL 2022 updated points table: Lucknow Super Giants move to 2nd spot with win over Kolkata Knight Riders

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs here on Monday and keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive. Lead Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in IPL history to restrict KKR to 165 for nine after fine knocks from Venkatesh Iyer (43 off 24) and Nitish Rana (43 off 24).</p>

<p>Barring a 43-ball 51 from Ishan Kishan, Mumbai batters struggled to get going in the chase as their innings ended at 113 all out in 17.3 overs. KKR finally played Tim Southee (1/10) and Pat Cummins (3/22) together and the move worked with the seasoned pacers sharing four wickets. Andre Russell too chipped in with couple of wickets.</p>

<p>Another big positive was the return to form of Venkatesh Iyer, who had to be dropped earlier in the competition due to his lean run after a sensational debut season in 2021. While MI were already out of the play-off race, KKR, who have five wins from 12 games, can still sneak into the top four with two games remaining.</p>

<p>Earlier, KKR openers Venkatesh and Ajinkya Rahane (25 off 24 balls) added 60 runs in just 5.4 overs after they were put into bat but the Shreyas Iyer-led side failed to capitalise on that promising start. Rana blazed his way to a 26-ball 43, with three boundaries and four sixes, but it was Bumrah (5/10), who took five wickets in two overs, to put the brakes on KKR, who suffered a middle-order collapse.</p>

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<p>In the 15th over, Bumrah removed Russell (9) and Rana and then clinched three wickets -- Sheldon Jackson (5), Cummins (0) and Sunil Narine (0), in the 18th over, a maiden, to bring MI back into the game. Venkatesh smashed three boundaries and four sixes, but perished in the sixth over, giving a sitter to Daniel Sams at point, with spinner Kumar Kartikeya Singh (2/32) getting his first wicket.</p>

<p>Venkatesh was brutal on spinner Murugan Ashwin (1/35), hitting him for his first maximum, a pull shot and then hammered a boundary. The southpaw then walloped his second six over deep mid-wicket off Daniel Sams (1/26), as KKR raced to 26/0 after three overs. He then targeted Riley Meredith (0/35), hammering him for boundary and a six, a scoop shot, in the fifth over where KKR amassed 17 runs.</p>

<p>Mumbai bowlers conceded only 23 runs from overs 7-10. Kartikeya cleaned up Rahane, with a full delivery that turned in as the opener was beaten while attempting a reverse-sweep.</p>

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<p>After Rahane's dismissal, Rana upped the ante and launched into Kartikeya, hitting him for two successive sixes, one over long-on. He then tore into Kieron Pollard, hammering two sixes and a boundary in the 13th over, where the side got 17 runs.</p>

<p>But then it was Bumrah, who wreaked havoc with the ball and firmly brought MI back into the contest.&nbsp;</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs here on Monday and keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive.

Kolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs here on Monday and keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive. Lead Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in IPL history to restrict KKR to 165 for nine after fine knocks from Venkatesh Iyer (43 off 24) and Nitish Rana (43 off 24). Barring a 43-ball 51 from Ishan Kishan, Mumbai batters struggled to get going in the chase as their innings ended at 113 all out in 17.3 overs. KKR finally played Tim Southee (1/10) and Pat Cummins (3/22) together and the move worked with the seasoned pacers sharing four wickets. Andre Russell too chipped in with couple of wickets. Another big positive was the return to form of Venkatesh Iyer, who had to be dropped earlier in the competition due to his lean run after a sensational debut season in 2021. While MI were already out of the play-off race, KKR, who have five wins from 12 games, can still sneak into the top four with two games remaining. Earlier, KKR openers Venkatesh and Ajinkya Rahane (25 off 24 balls) added 60 runs in just 5.4 overs after they were put into bat but the Shreyas Iyer-led side failed to capitalise on that promising start. Rana blazed his way to a 26-ball 43, with three boundaries and four sixes, but it was Bumrah (5/10), who took five wickets in two overs, to put the brakes on KKR, who suffered a middle-order collapse. Also Read: Bumrah bowls triple wicket-maiden over against KKR, bags fifer to record his best-ever figures in IPL In the 15th over, Bumrah removed Russell (9) and Rana and then clinched three wickets -- Sheldon Jackson (5), Cummins (0) and Sunil Narine (0), in the 18th over, a maiden, to bring MI back into the game. Venkatesh smashed three boundaries and four sixes, but perished in the sixth over, giving a sitter to Daniel Sams at point, with spinner Kumar Kartikeya Singh (2/32) getting his first wicket. Venkatesh was brutal on spinner Murugan Ashwin (1/35), hitting him for his first maximum, a pull shot and then hammered a boundary. The southpaw then walloped his second six over deep mid-wicket off Daniel Sams (1/26), as KKR raced to 26/0 after three overs. He then targeted Riley Meredith (0/35), hammering him for boundary and a six, a scoop shot, in the fifth over where KKR amassed 17 runs. Mumbai bowlers conceded only 23 runs from overs 7-10. Kartikeya cleaned up Rahane, with a full delivery that turned in as the opener was beaten while attempting a reverse-sweep. Also Read: Fans slam 3rd umpire as ultra edge glitch leads to Rohit Sharma's controversial dismissal against KKR After Rahane's dismissal, Rana upped the ante and launched into Kartikeya, hitting him for two successive sixes, one over long-on. He then tore into Kieron Pollard, hammering two sixes and a boundary in the 13th over, where the side got 17 runs. But then it was Bumrah, who wreaked havoc with the ball and firmly brought MI back into the contest.

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<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) met one-time winners and in-form Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 47 of IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (May 02), at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Being winless in their last five encounters, the Shreyas Iyer-led KKR unit made a few changes and chased down a moderate 153 by seven wickets to claim two important points.</p>

<p>Opting to bowl first, KKR restricted RR to 152-5 and later chase down the score with cautious knocks from skipper Iyer, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh's 23-ball 42 not out. Despite KKR returning to winning ways, former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja isn't impressed with Kolkata's tactics and slammed the Brendon McCullum-led team management for their selection process after dropping Venkatesh Iyer.</p>

<p>"It's like while trying to save your life, you are ready to (sacrifice) Indian cricket because you come from different nations here for two months you run the team the way you want and then leave according to the contract."&nbsp;Jadeja made a big remark on<em>&nbsp;Cricbuzz</em>.</p>

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<section>Talking about Venky Iyer, he has been groomed as an all-rounder and finisher for Team India in recent times, in Hardik Pandya's absence. However, he has not been able to replicate his heroics from the last year's edition so far. The retained player only has&nbsp;132 runs in 9 matches at a below-par average of 16.50. In addition, he has bowled only three overs in the 15th season.</section>


Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) met one-time winners and in-form Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 47 of IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (May 02), at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) met one-time winners and in-form Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 47 of IPL 2022 edition on Monday evening (May 02), at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Being winless in their last five encounters, the Shreyas Iyer-led KKR unit made a few changes and chased down a moderate 153 by seven wickets to claim two important points. Opting to bowl first, KKR restricted RR to 152-5 and later chase down the score with cautious knocks from skipper Iyer, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh's 23-ball 42 not out. Despite KKR returning to winning ways, former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja isn't impressed with Kolkata's tactics and slammed the Brendon McCullum-led team management for their selection process after dropping Venkatesh Iyer. "It's like while trying to save your life, you are ready to (sacrifice) Indian cricket because you come from different nations here for two months you run the team the way you want and then leave according to the contract." Jadeja made a big remark on Cricbuzz. ALSO READ | 'Wrote 50 not out on left hand' - Rinku Singh reveals he had an intuition of winning KKR the match vs RR Talking about Venky Iyer, he has been groomed as an all-rounder and finisher for Team India in recent times, in Hardik Pandya's absence. However, he has not been able to replicate his heroics from the last year's edition so far. The retained player only has 132 runs in 9 matches at a below-par average of 16.50. In addition, he has bowled only three overs in the 15th season.

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<p>Rinku Singh hasn't been a regular in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp in IPL 2022. With a five-match losing streak, the Shreyas Iyer-led KKR camp met Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 47 of the 15th season and Rinku got a chance to feature in the playing XI.</p>

<p>After KKR bowlers, led by Tim Southee and Umesh Yadav, restricted the Sanju Samson-led RR line-up to 153-5 in 20 overs, asking them to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Kolkata were in a spot of bother at 32-2 in the run-chase. Nonetheless, Iyer and Nitish Rana's sedate and cautious knocks along with Rinku's match-winning 23-ball 42 not out led KKR to a seven-wicket win in the last over.</p>

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<p>Talking to Nitish after the game, Rinku revealed he had an intuition that he would end with being the Player-of-the-Match (which he did) and score a fifty (was unbeaten on 42) prior to the game. "Since morning, I had a feeling that I'd be the Player of the Match and score runs for my team. So I wrote 50 runs not out on my (left) hand,” Singh was quoted as saying during an interview with Nitish.</p>

<p>“I was waiting for my opportunity for a long time. I’ve been with KKR for the last five years, but due to lack of chances, I couldn’t contribute much. But instead of giving up, I kept working hard. I only had the thought that I’ll try my best to help my team win if I get a chance to perform,” he added.</p>

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<p>At the post-match presensation, Rinku told the broadcasters, "A lot of players have played Ranji from Aligarh, but I am the first to play the IPL. This is a big league and there is a lot of pressure obviously. I have been waiting for the last five years to get a chance. I worked very hard, came back from injury and did well in the domestic circuit as well. When I was batting, Bhaiyya (Rana) and Baz (McCullum) told me to stay till the end and finish it."</p>

<p>Courtesy of his knock, KKR remain alive in the playoffs race with four wins from ten games.</p>


Rinku Singh hasn't been a regular in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp in IPL 2022. With a five-match losing streak, the Shreyas Iyer-led KKR camp met Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 47 of the 15th season and Rinku got a chance to feature in the playing XI.

Rinku Singh hasn't been a regular in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp in IPL 2022. With a five-match losing streak, the Shreyas Iyer-led KKR camp met Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 47 of the 15th season and Rinku got a chance to feature in the playing XI. After KKR bowlers, led by Tim Southee and Umesh Yadav, restricted the Sanju Samson-led RR line-up to 153-5 in 20 overs, asking them to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Kolkata were in a spot of bother at 32-2 in the run-chase. Nonetheless, Iyer and Nitish Rana's sedate and cautious knocks along with Rinku's match-winning 23-ball 42 not out led KKR to a seven-wicket win in the last over. ALSO READ | Sanju Samson shares his first-ever experience of batting alongside Rahul Dravid during RR debut Talking to Nitish after the game, Rinku revealed he had an intuition that he would end with being the Player-of-the-Match (which he did) and score a fifty (was unbeaten on 42) prior to the game. "Since morning, I had a feeling that I'd be the Player of the Match and score runs for my team. So I wrote 50 runs not out on my (left) hand,” Singh was quoted as saying during an interview with Nitish. “I was waiting for my opportunity for a long time. I’ve been with KKR for the last five years, but due to lack of chances, I couldn’t contribute much. But instead of giving up, I kept working hard. I only had the thought that I’ll try my best to help my team win if I get a chance to perform,” he added. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer lauds Rinku Singh after RR tie, calls him a great asset for future At the post-match presensation, Rinku told the broadcasters, "A lot of players have played Ranji from Aligarh, but I am the first to play the IPL. This is a big league and there is a lot of pressure obviously. I have been waiting for the last five years to get a chance. I worked very hard, came back from injury and did well in the domestic circuit as well. When I was batting, Bhaiyya (Rana) and Baz (McCullum) told me to stay till the end and finish it." Courtesy of his knock, KKR remain alive in the playoffs race with four wins from ten games.

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