19/04/2026
🏏 KKR FINALLY GET THE 'W'! 💜🔥
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ended their six-match winless streak in IPL 2026 by defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by four wickets on April 19, 2026. Chasing a target of 156, vice-captain Rinku Singh scored an unbeaten 53 off 34 balls to secure the victory with two balls to spare at Eden Gardens.
🏏 KKR FINALLY GET THE 'W'! 💜🔥
What a thriller at Eden Gardens! Kolkata Knight Riders have finally broken their drought, clinching a sensational 4-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals! 🙌✨
After 22 long days and 6 tough matches, the Knight Riders found their hero in Rinku Singh, whose unbeaten 53 (34) powered the chase to the very last over. 🚀💎
Match Highlights:
🎯 Target: RR posted 155/9 after choosing to bat.
🌟 RR Top Scorers: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
(46) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (39) gave them a flying start.
🎳 KKR Bowling: Varun Chakaravarthy
(3/14) and Kartik Tyagi
(3/22) were lethal with the ball!
🔥 The Chase: KKR were reeling at 85/6, but a massive 76-run stand between Rinku
and Anukul Roy
(29* off 16) changed everything!
KKR officially moves off the bottom of the table, proving you can never count the Knights out! 💜🏙️