Kolkata Knight Riders’ star batter Rinku Singh once again stole the show with his batting heroics as he played a fighting knock of 67* runs against Lucknow Super Giants. Rinku almost pulled a heist for his side however he fell short of just 1 run and his side lost the thriller to LSG.
Rinku Singh Smashed Naveen-ul-Haq For A Massive 110m Six
Asked to bat first, Nicholas Pooran played a stunning knock, smashing 58 runs off just 30 deliveries, including 4 fours and 5 sixes. Prerak Mankad (26) and Quinton de Kock (28) also made valuable contributions with the bat and helped LSG post a competitive total of 176 runs.
In the chase of 177 runs, KKR fell agonizingly short as they managed to score 175 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Jason Roy (45) also made valuable contributions to the team’s total.
Apart from him, Rinku was once again at his absolute best as he smashed the bowlers of the Lucknow Super Giants to all the corners of the ground. With 41 runs required in the last two overs, chasing 177 runs, Rinku smashed LSG seamer Naveen-ul-Haq for three fours before blasting a length ball over deep mid-wicket for a massive six. The 110-m six is the 2nd highest by an Indian, behind Shivam Dube’s 111-m hit.
It was a crucial knock from Rinku Singh as he batted under pressure with wickets falling at the other end. He played an unbeaten knock of 67 runs off just 33 balls.
The video of the same has been going viral on the internet. Watch it here:
Fans were left in awe of Rinku Singh and his heroics with the bat. Check out the reactions of the fans:
Rinku Singh smashed a 110M six against Naveen Ul Haq. pic.twitter.com/9mm2oUPTpj
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 20, 2023
The 110M mammoth six from Rinku Singh against Naveen Ul Haq.
Rinku is an inspiration! pic.twitter.com/J4lwIk8zDt
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 20, 2023
Rinku Singh slapped 110m six to Naveen 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Bs4OaN1Jjx
— Sohel Says. (@Sohel_Creates) May 20, 2023
4 overs for 46 runs, including conceding a 110M SIX from Rinku Singh, for Naveen Ul Haq tonight. A sweet mango for him from my side 🥭♥️
I was supporting Lucknow tonight, wanted them to win and now we're getting closer to a Lucknow vs Bangalore Eliminator 🔥🔥 #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/Am4kTLHWcW
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) May 20, 2023
Rinku Singh smashed a 110M six against Naveen Ul Haq.#KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/jWQLHl8BDi
— xyz¿ (@borinnng_) May 20, 2023
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Rinku Singh smashed a 110M six against Naveen Ul Haq. #ViratKohli #naveenulhaq #Naveen #RinkuSingh pic.twitter.com/MAie4e7gmg
— Lalit PS (@Lalitps_ind) May 21, 2023
110m six by Rinku Singh to Naveen ul haq 😂😂🤞 pic.twitter.com/2VgeMwdcYp
— Shubhammm🐐 (@cricshubh8) May 20, 2023
Meanwhile, both the skippers were also full of praise for the amazing talent that Rinku is and for what he has done throughout the season.
“Feels like all 14 matches, I’ve spoken about Rinku. I am personally very happy for him (Rinku) and I don’t really have words to describe about him because the entire world has seen what he can do on a cricket field,” said KKR captain Nitish Rana when asked to pick the positives from the season.
“Rinku has been special this year, every game when he’s there you can’t take it easy. Today he showed it again, but it is a high pressure situation while bowling death overs to execute our plans,” LSG skipper Krunal Pandya said.
