Watch: Priya Saroj Pays Emotional Tribute to Rinku Singh’s Late Father After KKR’s Super Over Win vs LSG

It was a memorable evening for Kolkata Knight Riders as they secured their second win of the season with a thrilling Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium. The contest kept fans on edge, with the result hanging in the balance until the final moments.

The match was defined by standout performances from Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine. While Rinku delivered a composed and impactful innings under pressure, Narine’s brilliance in the Super Over proved crucial in sealing the win for KKR.

Adding an emotional touch to the victory, Priya Saroj, wife of Rinku Singh, dedicated his special knock to his late father. The heartfelt gesture underscored the personal significance of the performance, making the memorable win even more meaningful for the player and his family.

Watch the special video here:

Emotional tribute as Priya Saroj honours Rinku Singh’s late father

It was an emotional and memorable evening at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, as Rinku Singh delivered a match-winning performance for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Lucknow Super Giants in a high-intensity IPL 2026 clash. His brilliant knock of 83 runs played a crucial role in guiding KKR to a competitive total, eventually leading to a dramatic Super Over victory.

Among those present in the stands was his fiancée, Priya Saroj, a Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh’s Machhlishahr constituency. Despite her busy schedule, she attended the match to support Rinku, cheering passionately throughout the contest. She was visibly engaged in the game, applauding every key moment and celebrating his performance with great enthusiasm.

Rinku’s innings came at a critical stage, rescuing his team from a difficult position of 73/6 and taking them to 155. Following the match, Priya Saroj dedicated his match-winning effort to his late father, adding an emotional dimension to the victory. “I am very happy. Whatever he has played today is for my father-in-law, and I am missing him a lot today,” she said, reflecting on the significance of the performance and the loss felt by the family.

Rinku Singh’s match-winning knock seals victory for Kolkata Knight Riders

Rinku Singh delivered a sensational performance to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a thrilling victory over Lucknow Super Giants in a dramatic Super Over finish. His composed and powerful innings under pressure proved to be the defining factor in the match. The game was pushed into a Super Over after Mohammed Shami smashed a six on the final ball to level the scores. In the Super Over, Sunil Narine delivered a brilliant spell, conceding just one run and dismissing Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram without scoring. The only run for LSG came from captain Rishabh Pant.

Chasing a target of just 2 runs, Rinku Singh once again rose to the occasion and finished the match on the very first ball with a boundary, sealing one of the fastest Super Over chases in T20 history. His calmness under pressure once again highlighted his reputation as a dependable finisher.

Earlier in the match, Narine had already impressed with figures of 1/23 in his four overs, controlling LSG’s innings. However, the spotlight remained firmly on Rinku, who played a remarkable unbeaten knock of 83 off 51 balls, helping KKR recover from a difficult position despite Mohsin Khan’s five-wicket haul.

His innings, which included seven fours and five sixes, featured a crucial over where he hit four consecutive sixes off Digvesh Rathi, turning the momentum in KKR’s favour. He also contributed in the field with four catches and another in the Super Over. For his outstanding all-round performance, Rinku Singh was named Player of the Match. The win marked KKR’s second victory of the season and kept their playoff hopes alive as they prepare to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their next fixture.