uncapped Indian batsman Rinku Singh Hitting five consecutive sixes in the final over, Kolkata Knight Riders chased down 205 against champions Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2023 thriller on Sunday. With KKR needing 29 runs in the final over, Rinku swung the game in KKR’s favor with his five sixes. Yash DayalThe bowling of Rinku remained unbeaten on 48 off just 21 balls as KKR eventually won the match by three wickets. A picture of Dayal’s reaction after hitting five consecutive sixes is going viral on social media.
In the photo, Dayal was seen covering his face with a hand towel.
Yash Dayal could not believe what had just happened.
Artist Rinku Singh! pic.twitter.com/iVSaW6PFLv
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 9, 2023
Earlier, KKR’s chase was fueled by the Impact player’s 40-ball 83 Venkatesh IyerWho shared a 100-run partnership for the third wicket with the captain Nitish Ranawho made 45.
replaced Iyer Suyash Sharma fell under the new impact player rule Alzarri Joseph And Rashid soon claimed his maiden Indian Premier League hat-trick in the 17th over.
Champion leg-spinner Rashid, who now has four hat-tricks in T20 cricket, runs to celebrate after being sent back andre russell, Sunil Naren And Shardul Thakur,
But little did Rashid know that Rinku and KKR would have the last laugh.
After two straight wins, two-time champions Kolkata have secured the second spot behind Rajasthan Royals in the 10-team table.
It was the first defeat of the season for Gujarat, who won the league in their first campaign last year.
before GT Vijay Shankar His 24-ball 63 hit five sixes as Gujarat scored 45 runs in the last two overs to post 204-4.
(with AFP inputs)
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