{"id":78950,"date":"2026-04-19T14:16:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/19\/fans-excite-rinku-singh-and-anukul-roy-lead-kkr-to-thrilling-win-over-rajasthan-royals-in-ipl-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T14:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T14:17:13","slug":"fans-excite-rinku-singh-and-anukul-roy-lead-kkr-to-thrilling-win-over-rajasthan-royals-in-ipl-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/19\/fans-excite-rinku-singh-and-anukul-roy-lead-kkr-to-thrilling-win-over-rajasthan-royals-in-ipl-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans excite Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy lead KKR to thrilling win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The atmosphere at Eden Gardens on Sunday evening was no less than electric. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)<\/strong> hosted by Rajasthan Royals (RR)<\/strong> in the 28th match of ipl 2026<\/strong> Season. In a match that swung like a pendulum, KKR snatched victory from the jaws of defeat and won by 4 wickets with only 2 balls remaining. While the bowlers set the stage, it was ice-cold composure Rinku Singh<\/strong> And from Explosive Cameo Anukul Roy<\/strong> Which sent the Kolkata loyalists into a frenzy.<\/p>\n

Disciplined KKR restricted RR to a modest score in the first innings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Decision to bowl after winning the toss Ajinkya Rahane<\/strong>KKR had to face the early attack from RR openers. young feeling Vaibhav Suryavanshi<\/strong> Looking dangerous, he scored 46 runs from 28 balls, which included four fours and two sky-scraping sixes. Together Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/strong> (39 off 29), RR reached 63\/0 in the powerplay. At 81\/0 in the 9th over, a reply total of 190 looked inevitable.<\/p>\n

However, the introduction of KKR’s “Spin Twins” completely reduced the scoring rate. Varun Chakraborty<\/strong> Produced a masterclass in mystery bowling, finishing with staggering figures of 3\/14 from 4 overs. He brought down the team by dismissing Suryavanshi and Dangerous Dhruv Jurel<\/strong> In quick succession.<\/p>\n

Sunil Narine<\/strong> Picking up 2\/26 from the other end provided the perfect cushion. RR’s middle order collapsed under the pressure of dot balls; Riyan Parag<\/strong> (12) and Shimron Hetmyer<\/strong> (15) Failed to find the fence. Karthik Tyagi<\/strong> Wiped out the tail by taking three wickets in the death overs. From a position of full strength, Rajasthan were restricted to a modest score of 155\/9, scoring only 55 runs in the last 10 overs.<\/p>\n

Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy lead KKR to thrilling win against TRR in IPL 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The chase began disastrously for the men in purple. jofra archer<\/strong> Tim Seifert was dismissed for a golden duck on the very first ball and soon after, captain Rahane was also out for a duck. When? Ravindra Jadeja<\/strong> With Angkrish Raghuvanshi (10) and Rovman Powell (23) in their nets, ending with 2\/8, KKR found themselves at 85\/6 in 13.3 overs.<\/p>\n

With 71 runs required off the last 39 balls and only bowlers left, Rajasthan Royals looked the definite favourites. But Rinku Singh<\/strong>This generation’s designated finisher had other plans. Rinku played a brilliant inning of 53 runs in 34 balls with the help of 5 fours and 2 sixes.<\/p>\n

The turning point was the 7th wicket partnership between Rinku and Anukul Roy<\/strong>. Playing the attacking role, Anukul played a cameo for the ages, scoring 29 runs off just 16 balls. The pair made an unbeaten 76-run partnership in record time. 6 runs needed in the last over, Rinku displayed her trademark calmness Brijesh Sharma<\/strong> The win was sealed at 161\/6 at the interval.<\/p>\n

Also Watch: Ramandeep Singh takes a sensational catch to remove Vaibhav Suryavanshi during KKR vs RR match<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s how fans reacted:<\/h2>\n
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Finally first wins!!!! What a performance by Rinku Singh and Anukul!! Pure class and intelligent batting. way forward.@IPL<\/a> @KKRiders<\/a> #iplclicks<\/a> #IPL2026Schedule<\/a> #kkrvsrr<\/a><\/p>\n

-Shubham (@shubham62613585) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\ud83d\udea8Half a century\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

Rinku Singh ends it in style \ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

9 runs needed in the last over…
4\ufe0f\u20e3, 4\ufe0f\u20e3, point, 6\ufe0f\u20e3 – done! \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n

Completed his half-century with the winning shot: 53 (34)* motiv<\/p>\n

RR vs Clutch knock leads KKR to first win of IPL 2026 \ud83c\udfcf\ud83d\udca5#RinkuSingh<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #KKRvRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kpf1Ly2mqA<\/a><\/p>\n

– Cricket Addiction (@CricketAdd1ct) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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What is the comeback of Rinku Singh:<\/p>\n

Before the match his bat was silent and was not in form but today when he got a chance he scored 53*(33) runs. pic.twitter.com\/d90Ix3Arqj<\/a><\/p>\n

– Tejas Aggarwal (@tejasagarwal197) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Rinku Singh finally came to the party. He batted brilliantly. Roy’s shot against Jofra, suited up against an accurate yorker, was top class.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Today I said that Rinku Singh will do something big, and he did.
Rinku Singh scored his first half-century today.<\/p>\n

Kolkata Knight Riders’ first win today.#KKRvsRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kITDNZW5DG<\/a><\/p>\n

– Drx.Gulzar’s Diary.\ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f\ud83c\udf3f (@drx_Gulzar) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Oops finally and sorry for the profanity\u2026. @KKRiders<\/a><\/p>\n

Special thanks to Varun Chakraborty, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy… and sorry I doubted you guys \ud83d\ude10\u2639\ufe0f#KKRvsRR<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rQnBAtoh5G<\/a><\/p>\n

– Name (@iName055) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Kolkata Knight Riders first win \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc9c<\/p>\n

Finally the wait is over\ud83d\udc4f
Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy are tonight’s heroes#KKRvsRR<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YfhLQTx88U<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2013 Himansh Wednesday (@Himansh27730) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Uffff. Ultimately Rich Rinku Singh got KKR to win the match. Mumbai Indians had the worst losing streak in 8 matches. Respect was saved. We the Purple Force are back \ud83d\udc9c\u2713 pic.twitter.com\/jRzoVIddK8<\/a><\/p>\n

– Waqar Ahmed Afridi (@RealWaqarAfridi) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Kolkata Knight Riders’ first win in IPL 2026 \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc9c<\/p>\n

The wait is over for KKR fans! \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n

Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy Nayak \u2b50\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

KKR finally on board \ud83d\ude80#KKRvsRR<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/abwhI1FjAz<\/a><\/p>\n

– Cricholic (@Cricholic340626) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Rinku Singh \u2013 53*(34).
Ankul Roy \u2013 29*(16).<\/p>\n

What both of them did in the end, they won the match for KKR. \ud83e\udee1 pic.twitter.com\/0wcC5KSLjp<\/a><\/p>\n

– Nafees (@Nafees_22) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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KKR’s first win of the season.#Cricket<\/a> #KKRvsRR<\/a> #kkr<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a> #crickettwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rw5BHa2Rsi<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2013 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 19 April 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

ALSO WATCH: Jofra Archer breaks Tim Seifert’s stumps with a brilliant jaffa for a golden duck during the KKR vs RR clash.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n