Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s impressive 71 runs and Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 49 propelled Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a total of 192/4 in their 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 57th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Raghuvanshi played a key role with seven fours and three sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 154.35, while Rinku’s partnership and finishing touches boosted KKR’s score.
KKR’s innings, led by Raghuvanshi, saw consistent boundary-hitting and partnerships that kept the scoreboard ticking. Despite some fielding lapses by RCB and a lackluster bowling performance, KKR managed to surpass the 190-run mark. The upcoming chase will require a focused effort from RCB’s batsmen to reach the target set by KKR.
The match began with KKR losing opener Finn Allen early, but Raghuvanshi’s strong performance, supported by contributions from players like Green, Rahane, and Rinku, propelled KKR to a competitive total. Raghuvanshi’s milestone of four fifty-plus scores in a single IPL season and Rinku’s acceleration in the final overs were highlights of KKR’s innings.
With a well-rounded batting display and effective running between the wickets, KKR showcased a balanced performance with all batters contributing to the total. As the innings concluded, Raghuvanshi’s run-out on the last ball marked the end of his impressive knock, while Rinku remained unbeaten, setting the stage for KKR’s bowling attack in pursuit of their fifth consecutive victory.
