NEW DELHI: Rinku Singh delivered a match-winning performance with both bat and field as Kolkata Knight Riders secured a thrilling victory over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 on Sunday. After the match, a light-hearted moment between Rinku, his family, and Sunil Narine caught fans' attention.
During a video call, Rinku's sister greeted Narine by saying, "Hello bhaiya." Rinku quickly corrected her, asking her to say "brother" instead since Narine does not understand Hindi. Despite this, she continued praising him in Hindi, saying, "Bahut acchi bowling kari aapne. (You bowled really well)" Rinku then translated her words, leading Narine to respond with a smiling "Thank you very much." The fun exchange left everyone laughing and quickly went viral online.
Match Overview
KKR were in deep trouble at 93 for 7 when Rinku stepped in and turned the game around with an unbeaten 83 off 51 balls, guiding his team to 155 for 7. LSG matched the total, pushing the contest into a tense Super Over. There, Sunil Narine delivered under pressure, conceding just one run and taking two key wickets. KKR then chased the target on the very first ball, with Rinku hitting the winning runs to seal a memorable victory.
Super Over Brilliance
Narine proved to be the game-changer in the Super Over, dismissing Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram to restrict LSG to just one run, the lowest-ever total in a Super Over. Rinku was not only brilliant with the bat but also impressed in the field, taking four catches and staying involved throughout the game. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award and capped off a remarkable all-round display in a high-pressure encounter.
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