Rinku Singh's IPL 2025 future gloomy after fresh injury
Published - 05 May 2025, 11:13 AM | Updated - 05 May 2025, 02:27 PM
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Kolkata Knight Riders' thrilling win over Rajasthan Royals has turned a bit sour because of a suspected injury sustained by their star player, Rinku Singh. The defending champions kept alive their playoff chances with a thrilling 1-run win over the Royals, and Rinku Singh played a huge role in it.
He first made a decisive contribution with the bat, scoring 19 runs off just 6 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders score 22 runs from the final over. The cameo made the difference in the end as the reigning champions won the game by a solitary run.
Rinku got injured while fielding
Later in the final over of the match, he made a match-winning save near the boundary.
On the first ball of the over, he saved a certain four by diving full length at deep cover to save two precious runs for his team. He was seen limping while holding the region near his right groin immediately after that effort.
KKR clinch the game against RR by the barest of margins
On the final ball of the over, Rinku Singh made a huge impact once again by making a brilliant one-bounce throw that helped Vaibhav Arora run out Jofra Archer and seal the game for his team. And while Rinku starred on the field to help his team stay alive in the competition, he may have ended up picking up an injury in the process.
KKR will be hoping that the injury is not serious and their star man remains available for the remaining games.
I like fielding more than batting: Rinku Singh
Speaking at the end of the game, Rinku Singh opened up on his effort that saved two runs for his team. He also said that he enjoys fielding a lot while also stating that he likes fielding more than batting.
"[The save on 19.1] was very important because everyone in India knows that the outfield here is very fast," Rinku told the broadcaster after the match.
"So you have to react accordingly. Once the field restrictions are lifted after the power play, I field outside the 30-yard circle. I enjoy my fielding a lot. And to be honest, I like fielding more than batting," he added.
Kolkata Knight Riders are currently at the sixth spot in the points table with 11 points in 11 games. Their next game is against Chennai Super Kings, who are already eliminated from the tournament. Kolkata has already defeated Chennai once this season and will be fancying their chances of beating them again.
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