What’s the story
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted 181/4 in 20 overs in opposition to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on Thursday.
The match at Eden Gardens noticed KKR being positioned properly at one stage earlier than they misplaced three fast wickets which derailed their development.
In this part, Rinku Singh was dismissed. We have a look at this struggles this season.
Rinku managed a 7-ball 4 in opposition to LSG
KKR had been 105/3 when Rinku arrived in the twelfth over. There was ample time for him to construct his innings and push for runs on the dying.
However, the southpaw lasted simply 7 balls and scored 4 runs (SR: 57.14).
A lazy shot noticed him get dismissed by quick bowler Avesh Khan.
KKR had been 111/4 with Rinku’s dismissal.
Rinku’s efficiency in opposition to MI and SRH
In KKR’s IPL 2026 opener in opposition to Mumbai Indians, Rinku scored 33* from 21 balls. He hit 4 fours (SR: 157.14).
Rinku could not fairly get the impetus as KKR received to 220/4 earlier than MI gained.
Versus Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rinku managed a 25-ball 35 in a chase of 227 (SR: 140).
Rinku wanted to information KKR nearer towards SRH however he faltered because the aspect collapsed.
Rinku has struggled in IPL for some time now
Since an excellent IPL 2023 season the place he smashed 474 runs at 59.25, KKR ace Rinku has struggled for consistency. In IPL 2024, he managed 168 runs from 11 innings at 18.66. Last season, he received 206 runs at 29.42 from 11 innings.
Is Rinku losing his alternative at quantity 5 this season?
Rinku is batting larger this season at quantity 5. This means he’s attending to face extra balls and construct the innings slightly than come at six or seven and dealing with restricted balls. However, Rinku is missing the chunk and confidence which is hurting KKR.
