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KKR win IPL 2026 opener with Rinku 53 not out beating RR by four wickets
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Published on 24 April 2026
Rinku’s unbeaten 53 turned the chase with two balls left
Kolkata Knight Riders finally cracked their IPL 2026 campaign, beating Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a tight chase. RR managed 155 for nine, with key breakthroughs from Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine. In reply, Rinku Singh struck an unbeaten 53 and shared a decisive partnership with Anukul Roy, as KKR reached target with two balls to spare.
- KKR secured their first IPL 2026 win by four wickets
- Rajasthan Royals posted 155 for nine
- Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 53 to anchor the chase
- Key wickets fell as KKR chased down target with two balls left
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