Rinku Singh’s journey to success with the Kolkata Knight Riders has been an arduous one, but his determination has never wavered. On Sunday, he added another glorious chapter to his IPL story with an unbelievable feat that will be remembered for years to come. With the team requiring 28 runs from the last five balls, Rinku stepped up to the crease and hit five consecutive sixes, a feat that even the best batters in the world would not have backed themselves to do. His impressive knock of 48 not out from 21 balls, including six sixes and one four, helped KKR successfully chase down a 200-plus score off the last ball.
KKR coach Brendon McCullum credited Rinku Singh for the win, saying ‘The two points we have from this game are thanks to him. People asked me why Rinku Singh doesn’t get a bigger role, and always plays a small role. I want to say to those reporters if this is the second role, imagine what he can do with the first role. Last match he played a different role, and he did it well. I don’t have words for him.’
Venkatesh Iyer, who anchored the chase with a stunning 83 from 40 balls, also praised Rinku’s performance, saying ‘This match will be remembered for the Lord Rinku show. Everyone (would have) ruled us out for the last two overs but to comeback from there and win is something that I know will not happen everyday. We are going to cherish this game for a very long time.’
Rinku’s remarkable feat has left a lasting impact on his teammates and fans alike, proving that hard work and perseverance can lead to extraordinary achievements.
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