Rinku Singh's Stellar Performance Leads KKR to Victory in IPL 2026
Rinku Singh Shines in IPL 2026 Match
In a remarkable display of skill, Rinku Singh rescued the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from a precarious position during their IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 26. Coming in at number six with KKR struggling at 31-4 after just 6.1 overs, Rinku delivered an outstanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 83 runs off 51 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes. His efforts propelled KKR to a total of 155 runs, ultimately leading to a victory in the super over.
Historic Achievement for Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh's innings not only saved KKR from a collapse but also marked a significant milestone, as it was his second consecutive match where he played a crucial role in the team's batting recovery. His score of 83 is now recorded as the fifth-highest by a player batting at number five or lower in IPL history, and it ranks second for KKR in the first innings, with Andre Russell holding the top position.
Top Players with Most Sixes in IPL's 20th Over
| Player | Sixes | Bowler Name | Innings | Team | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 5 | Harshal Patel | 1 | CSK | RCB | Mumbai (Wankhede) | 2026 |
| Rinku Singh | 5 | Yash Dayal | 2 | KKR | GT | Ahmedabad | 2023 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 4 | Rahul Shukla | 1 | RCB | DD | Bengaluru | 2014 |
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | Ashok Dinda | 1 | MI | RPSG | Pune | 2017 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 4 | Shivam Mavi | 1 | DC | KKR | Delhi | 2018 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | Lungi Ngidi | 1 | RR | CSK | Sharjah | 2020 |
| Rishabh Pant | 4 | Mohit Sharma | 1 | DC | GT | Delhi | 2024 |
| Romario Shehpherd | 4 | Anrich Nortje | 1 | MI | DC | Mumbai (Wankhede) | 2026 |
| Abdul Samad | 4 | Sandeep Sharma | 1 | LSG | RR | Jaipur | 2025 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 4 | Mohammed Shami | 1 | PBKS | SRH | Hyderabad | 2025 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 4 | Romario Shehpherd | 2 | MI | RCB | Mumbai (Wankhede) | 2026 |
| Rinku Singh | 4 | Digvesh Rathi | 1 | KKR | LSG | Lucknow | 2026 |
Rinku Singh's Impressive Rankings
In addition to his remarkable innings, Rinku Singh also made significant contributions in the field, taking four catches, including one during the super over, which helped KKR secure their second win of the season. He was also instrumental in their first victory against the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 53 runs off 34 balls in a tense chase.