Kolkata Knight Riders‘ standout batter, Rinku Singh, has seen his wish fulfilled once more as he received another bat from Virat Kohli, following the breakage of the previous one gifted by the former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain. A recent viral video showcased Rinku appealing to Kohli for a replacement bat, highlighting his desire for another one.
Despite Kohli’s initial reluctance upon learning about the previous bat’s damage during the season, Rinku persisted and was captured once more requesting Kohli’s bat after the match between KKR and RCB at Eden Gardens, a match that KKR clinched by just one run. Initially, Kohli declined Rinku’s plea.
RINKU SINGH GETS VIRAT KOHLI'S BAT. 🤯🔥pic.twitter.com/2qFbfSffBf
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 25, 2024
However, it appears that Rinku’s persistence eventually paid off as Kohli presented him with another bat, which Rinku proudly displayed in a video circulating on social media platforms. KKR is set to face Punjab Kings at their home ground, Eden Gardens, on April 26. Presently, KKR holds the second position on the points table with five victories from seven games.
The journey of Kolkata Knight Riders so far
This IPL season has witnessed KKR’s strongest start ever, winning their first three matches before facing a defeat against CSK. Nonetheless, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the team quickly regained momentum, positioning themselves as strong contenders for the playoffs this season.
Kolkata Knight Riders aim to maintain their strong league position as they face Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on Friday. Currently sitting second in the table with 10 points, KKR boasts a commendable success rate, winning five of seven matches, largely credited to their formidable batting lineup consistently achieving scores surpassing 200.
Playing their fourth consecutive home game, KKR has secured two wins and suffered one loss in previous appearances. Their recent match witnessed a thrilling encounter, with a total of 443 runs scored, resulting in a narrow victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore by a mere one-run margin.
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