Rinku Singh Powers KKR to Super Over Victory Against LSG
NEW DELHI – Rinku Singh delivered a career-best performance to lead the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a Super Over victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2026 Indian Premier League season. The match ended in a tie with both teams scoring 155 before KKR secured the win in the tiebreaker.
Walking into the middle with KKR struggling at 93/7, Singh anchored the innings with an unbeaten 83 off 51 deliveries. He closed the 20th over by hitting four consecutive sixes, elevating the team total to 155/7.
Match Summary: KKR vs LSG
| Team | Score (20 Overs) | Super Over Score |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 155/7 | 2/0 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 155 All Out | 1/2 |
After LSG matched the target to force a Super Over, KKR spinner Sunil Narine took control of the ball. Narine dismissed Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram, restricting LSG to a single run. Singh contributed in the field during the tiebreaker, completing a relay catch with Rovman Powell near the boundary. Chasing two runs to win, Singh hit the winning boundary.
Exceptional Fielding and Emotional Motivation
Beyond his offensive output, Singh recorded five catches during the regular innings. This all-around effort earned him the Player of the Match honors, an achievement tied to a significant personal milestone. The performance was dedicated to his late father, Khanchand Singh, who passed away at age 57 from stage-four liver cancer earlier in the year during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Following the match, Singh’s fiancée Priya Saroj addressed the media regarding his motivation. “We are very happy. Today he played for my father-in-law; we are missing him a lot today, and this is all for him,” Saroj stated, confirming the dedication behind his innings.
Rinku Singh Match Statistics
- Runs Scored: 83 not out (51 balls)
- Final Over Output: Four consecutive sixes
- Fielding: Five catches in regular play, one relay catch in Super Over
- Award: Player of the Match
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