In the game’s final over, KKR needed 29 runs, and Rinku Singh’s outstanding performance turned the tide in KKR’s favour.
India’s uncapped batsman As Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target of 205 runs to shock Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023, Rinku Singh blasted five straight sixes. With his outstanding effort in the final over, Rinku Singh turned the tide of the match in KKR’s advantage. At 48 runs off of 21 balls, Rinku was still unbeaten, and KKR eventually prevailed by three wickets after being hit for five straight victories. On social media, a picture of Dayal’s response has become very popular. Dayal may be seen in the picture wiping his face with a hand towel.
With their partnership of 100 runs for the third wicket, captain Nitish Rana and impact player Venkatesh Iyer gave KKR a strong start. Alzarri Joseph took Iyer’s wicket after Iyer replaced Suyash Sharma in accordance with the new impact player rule. After getting rid of Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Shardul Thakur, leg-spinner Rashid—who has now claimed four hat-tricks in T20 cricket—went for a celebratory sprint.
Kolkata, a two-time champion, moved into second place in the 10-team standings after two straight victories, trailing only Rajasthan Royals. The Gujarat Titans, who won the IPL 2022 title last year, suffered their first loss in this competition.
