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Rinku Singh's 83 Rescues KKR to 155/7 After Mohsin's Five-For in IPL 2026

Rinku Singh's unbeaten 83 off 50 balls rescued Kolkata Knight Riders from 31/4 to reach 155/7 against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan earlier ran through the KKR line-up with figures of 5-23, the best in this competition. Rinku reached his fifty off 42 balls and launched four consecutive sixes in the final over to propel KKR past 150. The total gives KKR a fighting chance for their second win, though LSG have a chaseable target.

Key Points: IPL 2026: Rinku Singh's 83 Takes KKR to 155/7 vs LSG

  • Rinku Singh scores highest T20 score of 83* off 50 balls
  • Mohsin Khan takes 5-23, best figures in IPL 2026
  • KKR recover from 31/4 to reach 155/7
  • Rinku hits four consecutive sixes in final over off Digvesh Rathi
  • KKR aim for second win in competition
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IPL 2026: Rinku's unbeaten 83 takes KKR to 155/7 after Mohsin picks five-for

Rinku Singh's unbeaten 83 off 50 balls lifts Kolkata Knight Riders to 155/7 after Mohsin Khan's 5-23 in IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants.

"His acceleration came late but decisive. - Match report"

Lucknow, April 26

Rinku Singh's highest score in T20 cricket - an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls - rescued Kolkata Knight Riders from a precarious situation and lifted them to 155/7 against Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.

After being put into batting first, things hadn't gone right for KKR as left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan ran through the line-up to pick 5-23, the best figures in this competition. Rinku then stepped up to lift KKR out of trouble through his unconquered 51-ball knock laced with seven fours and five sixes at a strike-rate of 162.75, including hitting Digvesh Rathi for 26 runs in the final over.

KKR's innings began shakily as Tim Seifert chipped to cover off Mohsin, who then removed Ajinkya Rahane for 10 after miscuing to mid-on. Angkrish Raghuvanshi was controversially adjudged out for obstructing the field on nine, while Rovman Powell departed soon after - gloving behind off Mohsin - to leave KKR at 31/4 in 6.1 overs.

Cameron Green attempted a counterattack, striking three sixes in his 21-ball 34, but Mohsin's relentless spell accounted for him as well. The left-arm pacer completed a five-wicket haul by dismissing Anukul Roy for a golden duck, as KKR looked destined for a below-par score.

Rinku, however, held firm and stitched brief stands of 20 and 62 not out with Ramandeep Singh and Sunil Narine. He reached his fifty off 42 balls with a drive off Mohammed Shami in the 19th over. His acceleration came late but decisive. After surviving a review in the final over, he launched Rathi for four consecutive sixes - over long-on, deep extra cover, long-on again, and cow corner - in a stunning display of power hitting.

That sequence propelled KKR to crossing the 150-run mark, something which seemed improbable when the side was seven down. The total is not daunting to chase down for LSG, yet on a surface where batsmen have struggled to settle, Rinku's late surge has given KKR a fighting chance to get their second win in the competition.

Brief scores:

Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7 in 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5-23, George Linde 1-18) against Lucknow Super Giants

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an overseas fan, this is why I love IPL - watching young Indian talent like Rinku Singh rise through the ranks. The energy in the stadium must have been electric after those sixes! But honestly, 155 seems under par even with that late surge. LSG should chase this down on a decent pitch.
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Priya S
Mohsin Khan bowling figures of 5-23 on this pitch is outstanding. Left-arm pacers are becoming such a weapon in Indian cricket. But that obstruction dismissal of Angkrish Raghuvanshi was harsh - 9 runs and out controversially? Need more clarity on those rules. Anyway, Rinku bhai ne bacha liya KKR ko! 🏏🔥
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Michael C
Came for the IPL, stayed for Rinku Singh's finishing abilities. The way he paced his innings - from 42 balls for fifty to then exploding - shows real maturity. But KKR's top order needs serious work. 31/4 in 6 overs is not acceptable for a team with this much batting depth. Sunil Narine's unbeaten cameo at the end was crucial too.
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Vikram M
Honestly, while Rinku's knock was special, I feel KKR made a tactical error by not targeting the young spinner Rathi earlier. They lost too many wickets to Mohsin's swing. But credit where due - Rinku's six-hitting display in the 20th over was vintage. This is the kind of innings that defines a player's career. Mohsin for India call-up? 👀
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Jessica F

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