KKR Vs RR, IPL 2026: Rinku Singh, Spinners Take Kolkata Knight Riders To First Win of Season

A timely unbeaten half-century from vice-captain Rinku Singh powered former champions Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of the season as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in match 28 of Indian Premier League 2026 at the Eden Gardens on Sunday (April 19). The spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine applied the brakes effectively to restrict the Royals to 155 for nine. Opting to bat, Yashasvi Jaiswal (39) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (46) provided a flying start as RR reached 81-0 in 8.3 overs but Chakaravarthy (3/14) and Narine (2/26) put in the squeeze to leave the visitors at 124 for 5 in 16 overs. In reply, KKR slipped 5 for 2 in 2nd over before losing half their side for 70 in 11th over. Rinku then steadied the chase, sharing a decisive 76-run stand off 37 balls with Anukul Roy (29) to guide KKR home with two balls to spare.

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KKR won by 4 wickets with 2 balls remaining
Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag, left, congratulates Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh after Kolkata Knight Riders won the Indian Premier League cricket match against Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Rinku Singh Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh reacts after hitting the winning runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match against Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Yashasvi Jaiswal Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders fans cheer for their team during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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IPL 2026: KKR vs RR
Kolkata Knight Riders' Ramandeep Singh takes the catch to dismiss Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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IPL 2026: RR vs KKR Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine, celebrates with teammate Tim Seifert and captain Ajinkya Rahane the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Indian Premier League Dhruv Jurel
Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel is on the ground after getting stumped out by Kolkata Knight Riders' Tim Seifert, right, during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Shimron Hetmyer Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals' Shimron Hetmyer bats during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Rajasthan Royals' Donovan Ferreira plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Indian Premier League Varun Chakaravarthy
Kolkata Knight Riders' Varun Chakaravarthy bowls a delivery during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Ravindra Jadeja Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals' Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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IPL 2026: KKR vs RR Tim Seifert
Kolkata Knight Riders' Tim Seifert is bowled out on the first ball by Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Jofra Archer Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Tim Seifert during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Nandre Burger Indian Premier League
Rajasthan Royals' Nandre Burger celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Indian Premier League Ajinkya Rahane
Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Indian Premier League: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel, center, celebrates with teammates after stumping Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green out during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Rovman Powell Indian Premier League 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders' Rovman Powell plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo; AP/Bikas Das
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Indian Premier League: KKR vs RR
Rajasthan Royals' Ravindra Jadeja, second right, celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' Angkrish Raghuvanshi, left, during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Rinku Singh Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Indian Premier League Ramandeep Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders' Ramandeep Singh bats during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Indian Premier League: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
Kolkata Knight Riders' Ramandeep Singh is bowled out by debutant Rajasthan Royals' Yash Raj during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh, left, talks to batting partner Anukul Roy during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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Anukul Roy Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders' Anukul Roy plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata, India. Photo: AP/Bikas Das
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