Kolkata Knight Riders edge rajasthan royals in last-over thriller for first win

Rinku singh anchors dramatic chase

Rinku Singh produced a calm and match-winning unbeaten half-century as Kolkata Knight Riders chased down a tricky target against Rajasthan Royals. Walking in during a collapse, he held his nerve and guided the team home with just two balls to spare.

Bowlers turn the game in middle overs

The match swung in KKR’s favour during the middle overs thanks to a brilliant spell from Varun Chakravarthy, who picked up three crucial wickets. He was well supported by Sunil Narine as the duo triggered a collapse after Rajasthan’s strong start.

Strong start wasted by rajasthan royals

Earlier, RR looked set for a big total with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi putting together a solid opening stand. However, the momentum slipped as wickets fell regularly, restricting them to 155/9.

Late partnership seals memorable win

KKR’s chase was far from smooth as they lost six wickets for just 85 runs. But a crucial unbeaten partnership between Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy turned the game around, helping the team secure their first win of the season.

KKR break losing streak

The victory marked a significant turnaround for Kolkata, ending their poor run in the tournament. The thrilling finish at Eden Gardens showcased resilience and composure under pressure, with Rinku emerging as the standout performer.