Lucknow Super Giants edged out a thrilling 2-run victory on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium. A sensational hundred by Quinton de Kock (140 not out off 70) and a solid fifty by KL Rahul (68 not out off 51) powered Lucknow Super Giants to 210/0 in 20 overs. KKR in reply finished on 208/8 after 20 overs of play.
Singh made a brilliant knock of 40 off 15 balls but Marcus Stoinis held his nerves in the final over to guide his team over the finishing line.
Rinku’s innings comprised of 2 boundaries and as many as 4 sixes. After his failed attempt, he was seen in tears as the Knight Riders had to digest a 2-run loss and elimination from the competition.
24-year-old had lavished praise for the superb knock he played. Here are some of the reactions:-
Heart goes out to Rinku Singh who played splendidly and got out to hell of a good catch. What a brave innings little boy. More coming in your way. #LSGvsKKR #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/DluymS27Cv
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) May 18, 2022
You gotta feel for Rinku Singh there. From not finding a place in the XI to almost saving KKR from being eliminated, he gave his all tonight. pic.twitter.com/MQBefKaNiF
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 18, 2022
Feel for this man Rinku Singh. He played one of the best innings in this IPL, he almost pulled off a one of the greatest run chase in the history of T20 cricket. Nevertheless Rinku Singh played a marvelous Innings in under pressure situation. Well played, Rinku. pic.twitter.com/dEF05fWT0c
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) May 18, 2022
This knock will be remembered forever @rinkusingh235 bhai. RESPECT ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8wTE6BFuvU
— ً (@Sobuujj) May 18, 2022