Rinku Singh’s quick-fire 21 off 10 balls in a nail-biting chase against Punjab Kings saw Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerge victorious in their recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match. The KKR batsman, who usually bats in the middle order, stated that he is becoming used to batting under pressure since he typically comes in at numbers 5-7. Singh remained unbeaten on 21 runs, smashing two fours and one six, as KKR clinched a five-wicket victory over PBKS at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 8.
PBKS had posted a respectable total of 179 runs in 20 overs for the loss of seven wickets, thanks to a stunning half-century by captain Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 57 runs off 47 balls. However, KKR’s Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, and Andre Russell made significant contributions to the chase, with Russell hitting 42 off 23 balls. Singh held his nerve to hit a four when two runs were required off the penultimate ball to seal the game.
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Singh’s match-winning performance showcased his ability to handle pressure situations, something he has been working on despite usually batting in the lower middle order. He claimed that he maintained a cool head, similar to when he smashed five consecutive sixes against the Gujarat Titans. The victory took KKR to fifth in the rankings, with 10 points and a net run rate of -0.079 after winning five of ten games.
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Singh’s match-winning knock highlights the importance of being prepared for crucial situations, and his approach to stay calm and composed in pressure situations could prove vital for KKR as they continue their IPL campaign.