Rinku Singh shared an unbeaten 66-run partnership with Nitish Rana for the fourth wicket. He scored 42 not out off 23 balls. These included 6 fours and a six. At the same time, Rana scored an unbeaten 48 off 37 balls. Which included 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets in the IPL match played on Monday. This victory was very important for the team, as Kolkata tasted victory after losing 5 matches. Playing first in the match, Rajasthan scored 152 runs for 5 wickets. In reply, KKR chased down the target for 3 wickets in 19.1 overs.
Rinku Singh: Wiki
- Nationality- Indian
- Current IPL team- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Price got In IPL Auction 2022- 55 Lakh Rupees
- Role- Batsman
- Batting Style- Left Handed bat
Rinku Singh: Why He Is In News
24-year-old Rinku Singh was the player of the match in the match played between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders. He told Nitish Rana that I had already written on my hand that today I will score a half-century and win the Player of the Match award. Although the team already won, Rinku did not get a chance to put 50.
Picture of a heart made by writing 50 on the palm
In the video released on KKR’s social media handle, Nitish Rana asks Rinku Singh what have you written on your hand? In response, Rinku says that I was feeling today, I will score runs and will win the man of the match title.
That’s why Rinku made a picture of the heart by writing 50 on the palm. This video of Rinku is now going viral on social media.
Rinku Singh: Inspirational Story
Riku comes from a lower-middle-class family. His father used to do gas cylinder delivery work. Due to the financial condition of the family, he had to leave his studies before matriculation and had to do a cleaning job. Rinku’s father used to do cylinder delivery work. Rinku is the third among 5 siblings. He continued with the job as well as cricket. Later, leaving the job of cleaning as well, he focused his entire attention on cricket.
Rinku Singh: IPL Journey
Punjab bought him in the 2017 IPL auction
Rinku Singh was first bought by Punjab Kings in the 2017 IPL auction for Rs 10 lakh. However, KKR gave him a chance to play in 2018. He got a chance to play 4 matches. Got a chance to land in 5 in 2019 and just one match in 2020. In 2021, he was out of IPL due to injury.
KKR showed faith again in 2022
In the mega auction of 2022 IPL, KKR again expressed confidence and bought it for Rs 55 lakh. At the same time, in the 3 matches played so far in the current season, he has scored 100 runs at an average of 50. His strike rate was 149.25.
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