In a thrilling encounter during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), Rinku Singh's exceptional all-round performance helped the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secure a Super Over victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow. Rinku scored an impressive 83 runs off 51 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes, after coming in to bat when KKR was struggling at four wickets down. His explosive batting in the final over, which included four consecutive sixes, propelled KKR to a total of 155/7. The match ended in a tie after LSG managed to equal the score with a last-ball six from Mohammed Shami, leading to the first Super Over of the season. In the Super Over, KKR's Sunil Narine restricted LSG to just 1 run, setting the stage for Rinku to seal the win with a boundary off the first ball he faced. Rinku's contributions were not limited to batting; he also took four catches in the match, earning him the Player of the Match award.