“I texted Yash after the game, saying…”, Rinku Singh reveals what he texted Yash Dayal after hitting him for five consecutive sixes

In the second game of the Indian Premier League 2023 season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Gujarat Titans thanks to a spectacular effort by Rinku Singh in the last over. After the big hit in the last over, Rinku sent Yash Dayal a message. On Sunday, April 9, the defending champions hosted KKR in the first game of a doubleheader at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Up until the 16th over, KKR’s run chase seemed promising. They had five wickets in hand and the scoreboard showed 155/5, putting them within striking distance of the mark. After that, temporary Titans captain Rashid Khan took things into his own hands by taking a hat trick to completely derail the Knight Riders in what turned out to be a humdinger.

When facing Khan’s Titans, KKR’s Rinku Singh faced the inexperienced and pressured bowler Yash Dayal needing to get 29 runs in the last over. Even though the odds were stacked against KKR, Rinku created history by smashing five consecutive sixes to seal the victory. After an incredible inning, Rinku also had some words for Yash, who bowled desperately to protect the score in the last over.

What did Rinku Singh say to Yash Dayal?

“I texted Yash after the game, saying it happens in cricket, you did really well last year, I just tried to motivate him a little,” Rinku was quoted as saying by India today.

In the game’s second-to-last over, Rinku scored eight runs off of 14 balls. The match was a fascinating contest, and the batter from Uttar Pradesh said that it was all because of the support of captain Nitish Rana. To assist his team secure their second consecutive victory, he smashed 40 runs (6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6) off the following seven deliveries. KKR’s victory was GT’s first defeat of the year.

The 25-year-old’s incredible innings has stunned the cricketing world, and Rinku hopes to keep up his impressive performance. On Friday, April 14, Nitish Rana and company will welcome Sunrisers Hyderabad to the legendary Eden Gardens for their next encounter. The Knight Riders will be actively seeking a plus-two goal. KKR has an impressive NRR of 1.375 and now sits in second place in the IPL standings with four points. 

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