New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders finally broke their losing streak in IPL 2026 with a four-wicket defeat. Rajasthan Royalsand vice-captain Ranko Singh Admittedly, the twist came with a piece of luck that changed everything.A dropped catch early in his innings proved decisive as Rinko scored an unbeaten 53, guiding KKR through pressure and confusion in a nervous chase that went to the last over.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Rinko was honest about how luck played a role in his match-winning streak, especially after getting a lifeline at a crucial stage.“Sometimes it happens when things don’t go your way, so you feel that intensity. But it wasn’t like I was hesitant or unsure of playing my shots,” he said. “My mindset was to take the game to the end as I had a conversation with the coach and also with my batting partner. The idea was to take it deep as the match was in a tough situation.”As It Happened: KKR vs RR, IPL 2026He conceded the moment that swung the game firmly in KKR’s favour, with Rinko Singh dropped by Nandre Burger for eight – a regulation chance that ultimately proved to be the turning point of the match.“Sometimes that’s the way it is. In that moment the mind doesn’t work properly and you play those kinds of shots. But luckily luck was on my side and eventually we won the match.”Rinko added that the innings came at a personally important time.“I had played enough innings and was waiting for a big innings,” he said. It was a very good innings for me and also very important for my confidence.With KKR struggling at various stages of the chase, Rinko emphasized clarity in approach and communication.“There is no such thing as a fixed position for me. I can bat at number five, down the order, or even at number four. Wherever the team needs me, I am ready to bat in that position.”He also highlighted the importance of the team’s first win.“This will give us a lot of confidence because it’s our first win of the season. From here, we’ll build on that momentum.”The win came after KKR’s repeated collapses in the tournament, making this comeback all the more important.KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane Calling it an emotional breakthrough after a difficult start to the season, he praised Rinko and the bowling unit for holding their nerve under pressure.RR for the captain Ryan Praguethe match slipped due to missed opportunities, including a dropped catch that gave Rinko his life.“We can’t drop catches, it costs us the game,” admitted Parag. Also pointed to execution issues in Death Overs.
