GT vs KKR, IPL 2023: Rinku Singh’s journey from sweeping to smashing sixes
Rinku Singh, the left-handed batsman and left-arm medium-fast bowler for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), made a remarkable contribution in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans on April 9, 2023. He emerged as the unlikely hero for KKR in their thrilling victory over Gujarat Titans, where he played an unbeaten knock of 48 off just 21 balls to help his team chase down the mammoth target of 205 runs.
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Although Rinku is known for his skills, scoring 28 runs off the final five deliveries seemed like an impossible task for any batsman. However, Rinku did the unthinkable in the final over and pulled off the target by smashing five back-to-back sixes off Yash Dayal, one of Gujarat Titans’ leading bowlers. The incredible feat left the Twitterati in awe, and Rinku’s name started trending on social media.
Many former cricketers also hailed Rinku for his exceptional performance in the match, with some even calling it one of the best innings they had ever seen. KKR’s official Twitter handle also took note of Rinku’s incredible feat and tweeted a video of his five consecutive sixes, accompanied by the caption, “The Rinku Singh show”.
Story of Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh from Uttar Pradesh used to work as a sweeper to support his family before his life took a drastic turn. At this year’s auction, the Kolkata Knight Riders bid a hefty INR 80 lakhs for the 20-year-old all-rounder. Rinku Singh’s story is a heartwarming tale that is worth admiring.
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Rinku’s father Khanchandra works for an LPG gas agency in Lucknow, and the family of six lives in two small rooms within the gas agency’s storage compound. Despite being a junior level state cricket player, Rinku used to struggle financially as his earnings would go towards paying off previous loans that his family had taken from various people. However, he had won a motorbike for being the best player in a tournament in Delhi, which he gave to his father to make his job of distributing heavy gas cylinders easier.
Rinku Singh’s journey as a cricketer began on the day he gifted his father a motorbike. His recent Indian Premier League contract has brought a little bit of happiness to his family’s life.
Rinku’s performance was crucial in securing a win for KKR, and his contribution will go down in the history books as one of the most memorable innings in IPL history. His remarkable display of skill and temperament under pressure has cemented his place as a key player for KKR, and his future performances will undoubtedly be closely watched by cricket fans around the world.
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