KKR Vs RR IPL Match Highlights | Rinku, Anukul Script Dramatic Turnaround As KKR End Winless Run

Vice-captain Rinku Singh lived up to expectations with a composed unbeaten 53 as Kolkata Knight Riders survived anxious moments to script their first win of IPL 2026 with a four-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, on Sunday. Courtesy Rinku and Anukul Roy, the target was achieved with two balls to spare and the win took them to ninth spot in the 10-team table. The spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine applied the brakes effectively to restrict Rajasthan Royals to 155 for nine.The middle phase belonged entirely to KKR’s spin duo, who bowled in tandem and choked the scoring. Opting to bat, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided a flying start as RR reached 81 for 0 in 8.3 overs but spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine put in the squeeze to leave the visitors at 124 for 5 in 16 overs. Shimron Hetmyer and Riyan Parag reached double digit scores but Kartik Tyagi then scalped three wickets as they couldn't recover, managing a below-par total. In reply, KKR slipped 5 for 2 in 2nd over before losing half their side for 70 in 11th over. Rinku then steadied the chase, sharing a decisive 76-run stand off 37 balls with Anukul Roy to guide KKR home with two balls to spare.