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Fans excited as Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy lead KKR to thrilling win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

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The atmosphere at Eden Gardens on Sunday evening was no less than electric. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosted by Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 28th match of ipl 2026 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 And from Explosive Cameo Anukul Roy Which sent the Kolkata loyalists into a frenzy.

Disciplined KKR restricted RR to a modest score in the first innings

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

However, the introduction of KKR’s “Spin Twins” completely reduced the scoring rate. Varun Chakraborty 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 In quick succession.

Sunil Narine 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 (12) and Shimron Hetmyer (15) Failed to find the fence. Karthik Tyagi 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.

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The chase began disastrously for the men in purple. jofra archer 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 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.

With 71 runs required off the last 39 balls and only bowlers left, Rajasthan Royals looked the definite favourites. But Rinku SinghThis 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.

The turning point was the 7th wicket partnership between Rinku and Anukul Roy. 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 The win was sealed at 161/6 at the interval.

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