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Shell-shocked Gujarat Titans Bowler’s Photo Goes Viral As Rinku Hits Him For 5 Sixes In 5 Balls | Cricket News
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Shell-shocked Gujarat Titans Bowler’s Photo Goes Viral As Rinku Hits Him For 5 Sixes In 5 Balls | Cricket News

[ad_1] Uncapped Indian batter Rinku Singh blasted five consecutive sixes in the final over as Kolkata Knight Riders chased down 205 to stun champions Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2023 thriller on Sunday. With KKR needing 29 off the final over, Rinku swung the game in KKR's favour with his five sixes off Yash Dayal's bowling. Rinku remained unbeaten at 48 off just 21 balls as KKR won the match by three wickets in the end. After being hit for five consecutive sixes, a photo of Dayal's reaction has been doing rounds on social media.In the photo, Dayal was seen covering his face with a hand towel.Yash Dayal couldn't believe what had just happened.Rinku Singh the artist! pic.twitter.com/iVSaW6PFLv- Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 9, 2023Earlier, KKR's chase was set up by a 40-ball 83 by im...
“Jhoome Jo…”: Shah Rukh Khan Pays Filmy Tribute To Rinku Singh After Kolkata Knight Riders Beat Gujarat Titans In IPL 2023 | Cricket News
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“Jhoome Jo…”: Shah Rukh Khan Pays Filmy Tribute To Rinku Singh After Kolkata Knight Riders Beat Gujarat Titans In IPL 2023 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rinku Singh emerged as the hero for Kolkata Knight Riders as he slammed five sixes in the final five deliveries of the match to guide his side to a sensational win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 in Ahmedabad on Sunday. With 29 runs needed in the final over, Rinku took Yash Dayal to the cleaners and clinched an improbable victory for the side. Owner Shah Rukh Khan could not control his joy after the match and took to social media to post a special picture of Rinku Singh ina "Pathaan" avatar and congratulated the team for the result. "JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And  @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that's all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir!," he posted on...
“Lord Rinku Saved The Day”: Kolkata Knight Riders Teammate’s Ultimate Tribute To Rinku Singh After Gujarat Titans Win | Cricket News
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“Lord Rinku Saved The Day”: Kolkata Knight Riders Teammate’s Ultimate Tribute To Rinku Singh After Gujarat Titans Win | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rinku Singh's stunning final over onslaught which handed Kolkata Knight Riders an unlikely win against Gujarat Titans on Sunday earned him a new moniker "lord" from his teammate Venkatesh Iyer, who himself slammed a 40-ball 83. The 25-year-old was at his brutal best, slamming five consecutive sixes in the last over en route an unbeaten 48 from 21 balls as KKR snatched a miraculous three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans, for whom stand-in captain Rashid Khan recorded the first hat-trick of IPL 2023. "It was a nail-biting finish, extremely happy that we won the game. Our coach has always said that we can score 200 on any given day. Honestly, the wicket was quite good to bat. When the target is 200, you can't have silent overs. I was just trying to execute my...
5 Sixes In 5 Balls – Rinku Singh Wins Last-Over Thriller for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News
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5 Sixes In 5 Balls – Rinku Singh Wins Last-Over Thriller for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rinku Singh in action for KKR during IPL 2023© BCCIRinku Singh slammed five sixes in the final five balls of the match as Kolkata Knight Riders completed a sensational three-wicket victory over defending champions Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Sunday. With 29 runs needed in the final over, Umesh Yadav took a single to give Rinku the strike against fast bowler Yash Dayal. The next three deliveries were all full-tosses and Rinku made no mistake in dispatching them to various corners of the ground. With 10 runs to go, Dayal bowled a slower length ball, but it was met with a similar fate. The final ball of the match was once again a back of the length slower ball and Rinku knew it right away after making contact as the ball sailed into the crowd."Because he...
5 Sixes In 5 Balls – Rinku Singh Wins Last-Over Thriller For Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News
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5 Sixes In 5 Balls – Rinku Singh Wins Last-Over Thriller For Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rinku Singh in action for KKR during IPL 2023© BCCIRinku Singh slammed five sixes in the final five balls of the match as Kolkata Knight Riders completed a sensational three-wicket victory over defending champions Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Sunday. With 29 runs needed in the final over, Umesh Yadav took a single to give Rinku the strike against fast bowler Yash Dayal. The next three deliveries were all full-tosses and Rinku made no mistake in dispatching them to various corners of the ground. With 10 runs to go, Dayal bowled a slower length ball, but it was met with a similar fate. The final ball of the match was once again a back of the length slower ball and Rinku knew it right away after making contact as the ball sailed into the crowd."Because he...
Sensational Rinku Singh Seals Famous Win For Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News
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Sensational Rinku Singh Seals Famous Win For Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News

[ad_1] IPL 2023: Rinku Singh slammed left-arm pacer Yash Dayal for five sixes on the trot.© AFPKolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh slammed five consecutive sixes to pull off a sensational three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Needing 29 runs off the last over, Rinku slammed left-arm pacer Yash Dayal for five sixes on the trot to register a last-ball victory. Rashid Khan led from the front and returned with impressive figures of 3 for 37, while Alzarri Joseph (2/27) picked up two wickets, but all their efforts went in vain. Venkatesh Iyer made 83 off 40 balls for KKR while skipper Nitish Rana played a fine 29-ball 45-run knock.Rinku played the knock of his life and struck one four and as many as six hits over the fence to seal a famous wi...
“Wanted To Be There…”: India All-Rounder After Not Being Picked In T20 World Cup Squad | Cricket News
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“Wanted To Be There…”: India All-Rounder After Not Being Picked In T20 World Cup Squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer made his debut for the Indian team in November 2021, against New Zealand. After having a remarkable run in the UAE leg of IPL 2021 for Kolkata Knight Riders, the Madhya Pradesh-born cricketer was called-in by the Indian management to fill-in the shoes of an injured Hardik Pandya. Iyer, who played nine T20Is and two ODIs for the national side, was dropped after Hardik's return to the team. Later, Hardik's terrific performance in the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup 2022, blocked Iyer's way in the team. However, the 27-year old batter is hopeful of playing again for the national side and giving his best."Who doesn't want to have a long run with the Indian team? Even though I wanted that, I clearly understood the way Hardik bhai came back. What he did was rea...
Duleep Trophy: Ambulance In Ground As Bowler’s Wild Throw Hits Venkatesh Iyer On The Head | Cricket News
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Duleep Trophy: Ambulance In Ground As Bowler’s Wild Throw Hits Venkatesh Iyer On The Head | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Venkatesh Iyer.© InstagramAn ambulance made its way into the ground after a wild throw, on follow-through, by West Zone medium pacer Chintan Gaja injured Central Zone's Venkatesh Iyer during their Duleep Trophy semi-final in Coimbatore on Friday. The all-rounder was forced to walk back after he was hit on the head by the West Zone seamer. Iyer, who has also been a part of India's squad for a brief period, opened his account with a six off Gaja. Next ball, he hit it back to Gaja, who threw it back at Iyer, and the batter was down on the ground in pain.The ambulance arrived in the middle of the ground, and the stretcher was out too, but the 27-year-old decided to walk out off the field.Iyer came back to bat but was dismissed after reaching 14.However, Ashok Menaria was...