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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: May 19, 2022, 04:11 PM IST
Rinku Singh was the star of the show between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at the DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday. If not for Quinton de Kock's unbeaten 140-run knock, Singh could have won the Man of the Match award as well, for his quickfire 40-run inning which came in just 15 balls.
The two-time IPL champs knew they needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, and Rinku did his best to upset the Lucknow side, as he scored 18 runs off the first four balls of the last over to take his side on the brink of victory.
Then, it all fell apart for KKR as Singh got dismissed after a great fielding effort from Evin Lewis, and Marcus Stoinis clean bowled Umesh Yadav on the last ball to seal a 2-run win for LSG.
After the match, heartbreaking pictures of the KKR youngster have taken the internet by storm. Rinku Singh was spotted shedding a few tears after his side's loss to Lucknow.
You can check out the viral pics here:
Sports is so cruel sometimes. Gotta feel really sad for Rinku Singh. "I Tried so hard and got so far but in the end it doesn't even matter"
Chin up champ. u got the talent. Team India calling soon! pic.twitter.com/J7XtoHhGf3 — Akshat (@AkshatOM10) May 18, 2022
The southpaw won hearts with his valiant effort against all odds that nearly helped KKR to win the contest, and remain in the hunt for a playoffs berth. Instead, the two time IPL champs' journey in IPL 2022 came to a disappointing close, with just 6 wins and 8 defeats this term.
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Lucknow Super Giants on the other hand confirmed their berth in the playoffs but they will be hoping that Rajasthan Royals lose their contest against Chennai Super Kings, which would help LSG finish in second place and contest with fellow newcomers Gujarat Titans in the qualifier 1.
