Rinku Singh Shatters IPL Record with Stellar Performance Against Lucknow Super Giants
Rinku Singh's Record-Breaking Innings
On Sunday, Rinku Singh, a prominent Indian cricketer, delivered a remarkable performance for the Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring 83 runs off 51 balls during their IPL 2026 match against the Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Coming in at No. 6, Rinku showcased his skills by hitting seven fours and five sixes. He formed a crucial partnership with Sunil Narine, contributing 62 runs off just 30 balls for the eighth wicket, helping KKR reach a total of 155/7 in their 20 overs.
With this innings, Rinku surpassed MS Dhoni's previous record for the highest score by an Indian batter batting at No. 6 in the first innings of an IPL match. Dhoni had scored 70 runs off 40 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2011.
Top Scores by Indian Batters at No. 6 or Lower in IPL
Highest Score By An Indian Batter At No. 6 or Lower In 1st Innings of IPL Match
1. Rinku Singh: 83* vs LSG (2026)
2. MS Dhoni: 70* vs RCB (2011)
3. Dinesh Karthik: 69 vs RR (2010)
4. Shardul Thakur: 68 vs RCB (2023)
In the history of IPL, only one player has scored more runs than Rinku while batting at No. 6 or lower in the first innings. Andre Russell holds this record with an unbeaten 88 runs off 36 balls for KKR against Chennai Super Kings in 2018.
Highest Score In 1st Innings of IPL Match By No. 6 or Lower Batter
1. Andre Russell: 88* vs CSK (2018)
2. Rinku Singh: 83* vs LSG (2026)
3. MS Dhoni: 70* vs RCB (2011)
4. Ryan ten Doeschate: 70* vs MI (2011)
5. Kieron Pollard: 70 vs RR (2015)
Hardik Pandya holds the record for the most runs scored in an IPL match while batting at No. 6 or lower, with a stunning 91 runs off just 34 balls against KKR in 2019.
Rinku's 83 runs against LSG also marked his highest score in IPL history, surpassing his previous best of 67 not out against the same team earlier this year.
KKR Triumphs Over LSG in a Thrilling Super Over
KKR Beat LSG In Super Over
The Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious against the Lucknow Super Giants in a nail-biting Super Over. Despite a shaky batting performance, LSG managed to tie the match, thanks to a last-ball six from Mohammed Shami. However, Sunil Narine's exceptional bowling in the Super Over, where he conceded just one run and took two wickets, set a challenging target for LSG.
Rinku Singh then sealed the victory for KKR with a boundary off the first ball he faced in the Super Over. His outstanding innings of 83 not out, which included four consecutive sixes in the final over of the regular match, was pivotal in lifting KKR from a precarious position of 93/7 to a respectable total of 155/7. This match marked LSG's fifth consecutive loss, continuing their struggles in the tournament.