Rinku Singh proved that sometimes your biggest strength isn’t batting or bowling—it’s something you’ve loved since childhood. In Kolkata Knight Riders’ thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants, it was his fielding that made all the difference.

“I’ve Loved Fielding Since Childhood”

After the match, Rinku revealed that fielding has always been his favorite aspect of the game. He credited his fitness, speed, and ability to cover ground as key reasons behind his impact on the field. For him, fielding isn’t just a role—it’s a passion.

A Game-Changing Fielding Performance

Rinku delivered a stunning performance by taking five catches in total:

• Four catches during the main match
• One crucial catch in the Super Over

His dismissals included key players like Aiden Markram and others who could have turned the game in LSG’s favor. Each catch helped restrict the opposition and build pressure.

Impact in the Super Over

The match ended in a tie and went into a Super Over, where Rinku once again stepped up. He took a crucial catch to dismiss Aiden Markram, limiting LSG’s chances. As a result, KKR had a very small target to chase.

Finishing the Job

With just 2 runs needed, Rinku sealed the victory in style by hitting a boundary on the very first ball of the Super Over—capping off a perfect all-round performance.

Player of the Match Moment

Thanks to his exceptional fielding and match-winning contribution, Rinku Singh was rightly named Player of the Match.