WATCH: RCB’s Virat Kohli Surprises KKR’s Rinku Singh with Special Bat Gift, Fans Applaud the Gesture

India international and Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh was overjoyed as he finally got his hands on the bat he had been requesting from RCB’s Virat Kohli since the two sides clashed at the Eden Gardens on April 21. met in Kolkata, a video went viral in which UP-based batsman Kohli was seen asking for a new bat. He revealed that the bat he was given earlier broke while playing a spinner.

Rinku was also seen going after Kohli after the game in an attempt to force his senior to give up one of his bats once again. But finally, the left-hander got his wish granted as he finally got his hands on the bat as shown in a video uploaded by KKR’s official handle on X. Considering his role as a finisher and not getting many opportunities to fire regularly in the top order as Phil Salt and Sunil Narine are very much in touch with the bat.

The left-hander, however, has scored 107 runs from just 26 balls throughout the season, which shows that he still has the power to score some quick runs but hasn’t got the batting opportunities.

Bas Bat h lena, batting style nhi🌚👽

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As far as the game between KKR and RCB was concerned, it was more of a run-scoring affair in the 2024 season of the IPL as skipper Shreyas Iyer top scored in 50 overs to set a target of 223 runs. 36 balls. RCB came close once again with Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar scoring fine half-centuries to take the game deep. Suyyash Prabhudesai and Dinesh Karthik worked with quick cameos to keep the visitors alive. But despite Karn Sharma’s 7-ball 20, RCB fell short as Mitchell Starc showed his experience and resilience as two wickets fell in the last three balls to give the hosts a win.

However, RCB will once again look to turn things around and get back to winning ways as they take on the formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.