Ahmedabad: Following his match-winning cameo against Gujarat Titans, KKR batter Rinku Singh said that he had believed that he could finish off the match.
Rinku Singh played a blistering knock of 48 runs off 21 deliveries, smashing five sixes in the final over that led KKR to a three-wicket win in the match.
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rinku described the extraordinary knock and said “I had a belief that I can do this. Rana bhai (Nitish Rana, KKR skipper) said to keep the belief and to bat till the end, then we will see what happens. (On the single) I was just trying to hit sixes. (Umesh Yadav) Bhaiya was asking me not to think much and just play the ball.”
Bollywood’s mega star and KKR’s co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and many other cricketers reacted to the iconic innings. Here are some of the reactions:
JHOOME JO RINKUUUUU !!! My baby @rinkusingh235 And @NitishRana_27 & @venkateshiyer you beauties!!! And remember Believe that’s all. Congratulations @KKRiders and @VenkyMysore take care of your heart sir! pic.twitter.com/XBVq85FD09
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 9, 2023
A match that went down to the wire & continued shifting momentum.
One felt Rashid’s
hat-trick was a game-changer but Rinku’s power-hitting was something special. Enjoyed the last few moments. This amazing game continues to teach us that it’s not over till it’s over.#GTvKKR pic.twitter.com/m8k05ZGcNS— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 9, 2023
IPL is truly a place where talent meets opportunity.
Unbelievable innings, Rinku! 👏
And tough luck Yash, one to learn from.— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 9, 2023
All hail Lord Rinku Singh. 5 sixes in 5 balls in the last over of a run chase. One of the best last over hitting in a chase that you would ever see. #KKRvGT
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 9, 2023
Rinku Singh ✅✅💕
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 9, 2023
Rinku Impossible Singh 🔥
What an inspiring chase! @rinkusingh235#KKRvsGT pic.twitter.com/iIErDM0y0m— DK (@DineshKarthik) April 9, 2023