Coming in at a tense phase of the chase, Rinku anchored the innings and held one end firm despite wickets falling around him, eventually steering KKR home with a composed half-century.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his on-field intensity, Rinku said it stemmed from the situation rather than any frustration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSometimes it happens like that when a few things don\u2019t go your way, so you feel that intensity. But it wasn\u2019t like I was hesitating or unsure about playing my shots. My mindset was to take the game till the end because I had conversations with the coach and also with my batting partner. The idea was to take it deep since the match was in a tricky situation,\u201d he said after the game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The left-hander also survived an early scare in his innings, a moment he admitted could have gone either way as he said, \u201cThat\u2019s what happens sometimes, sir. In that moment, the mind doesn\u2019t work properly and you end up playing such shots. But thankfully, luck was on my side and we eventually won the match.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Having endured a string of low scores earlier in the season, Rinku acknowledged the importance of this innings for his own confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI had played quite a few innings and was waiting for a big one. This was a very good innings for me and also very important for my confidence,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rinku\u2019s knock came at a crucial juncture for KKR, who were under pressure after a string of defeats and a shaky start in the chase. His partnership with Anukul Roy proved decisive, as the duo absorbed pressure before accelerating in the death overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about his batting role, Rinku emphasised flexibility and team-first thinking saying, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing like a fixed position for me. I can bat at number five, lower down the order, or even at number four. Wherever the team needs me, I\u2019m ready to bat in that position.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rinku\u2019s knock came at a crucial juncture for KKR, who were under pressure after a string of defeats and a shaky start in the chase. His partnership with Anukul Roy proved decisive, as the duo absorbed pressure before accelerating in the death overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
KKR chased down the target in a tense finish, with Rinku\u2019s unbeaten 53-run knock proving to be the difference in a game that swung both ways before the hosts held their nerve at the death.<\/p>\r\n\r\n