Rinku, the hero of KKR's victory (Photo: PTI)

Rinku Singh, KKR vs LSG: Some call him Finisher and some call him Lord Rinku. But, the question is, what does Rinku Singh himself like to be called? After the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants, an attempt was made to call Rinku Singh by another new name. Rinku Singh's consent was also sought on that new name. But he rejected that offer. Rinku Singh then told the name which he likes. They like being called that.

Kolkata won due to Rinku Singh's magic

In the match played on 26th April at Ekana Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Lucknow Super Giants in a thrilling match.

Rinku Singh avoids being called a troubleshooter

Now after this stormy performance, when Rinku Singh came to receive the Player of the Match award in the post match presentation, the first question that came before him was his new name.

5 catches, 5 sixes, 83* runs... Rinku Singh's strong performance

Rinku Singh played an unbeaten inning of 83 runs on 51 balls against LSG. His innings included 5 sixes and 7 fours. Apart from this, he also hit a four in the super over, which finally wrote the winning script for KKR. Rinku Singh also took 5 catches in fielding, out of which one catch was caught in the super over. Rinku Singh's game against LSG is also being appreciated because he took command of the team in difficult times.

Rinku Singh told his winning strategy after the match

Regarding his performance, Rinku Singh said after the match that he had only one thing in his mind that he had to take the game till the end. The team has to be brought into a winning position. Without taking too many risks, we have to wait for bad balls and make do with singles and doubles. Rinku Singh led KKR to victory by implementing this strategy.

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