- In the game’s final over, Rinku Singh hit Yash Dayal for five straight sixes.
- Gujarat Titans were defeated by Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets.
On Sunday, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the underdog team, defeated the defending champion Gujarat Titans (GT) and made history in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rashid Khan’s hat-trick left KKR needing 43 runs from the final two overs, which made their chances of triumph seem remote. With 29 runs needed off the last over, Rinku Singh, a 25-year-old player, rose to the occasion and scored 40 runs off the final seven balls he faced to lead KKR to an unlikely victory.
For GT’s left-arm pacer Yash Dayal, who was in charge of the devastation in the final overs, KKR’s victory was demoralising. He launched three complete pitches in a succession, but Rinku was in a different zone and easily connected with the ball. Dayal was understandably disappointed after the game, and Rashid sympathised with him by telling him that he had done everything possible to halt Rinku’s assault.
After their victory, KKR sent Dayal a touching letter that went viral online. They admitted that Dayal had a bad day, which can happen to any player. Dayal is a champion and will grow from this experience, according to KKR, who also made similar statement.
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“Stand tall, lad. Even the best cricket players sometimes have a bad day at the office. You’re a hero, Yash, and you’re going to bounce back powerfully, wrote KKR in the caption of their social media post.
Fans greeted KKR with appreciation for their kind deed.
KKR moved up to second place in the points standings with this victory, their second of the IPL season. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who also won their first game of the year on Sunday (April 9) after two straight losses, will play KKR on Friday, April 14. In the upcoming game, it will be interesting to see how both teams perform against one another. After their most recent victory, KKR will be quite confident, while the Sunrisers will try to build on their most recent victory.
