'Mission Complete': KKR's Rinku Singh Shows Off His New Bat Gifted to Him by RCB's Virat Kohli - WATCH

Indian international and Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh was elated as he finally got his hands on the bat he had been requesting from RCB’s Virat Kohli for quite some time since the two sides clashed at the Eden Gardens earlier on April 21.

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Before the two sides met in Kolkata, a video had gone viral where the UP-based batter was seen asking Kohli for a new bat. He revealed that the bat which was given to him previously had been broken when he played a spinner.

Rinku was also seen going behind Kohli following the game supposedly in an attempt to once again coerce his senior into giving away one of his bats.

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But eventually, the left-hander had his wish granted as he finally got his hands on the bat as revealed in a video uploaded by KKR’s official handle on X.

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Rinku might not be having the best of seasons with the bat, but that is understandable considering his role as the finisher and not having many opportunities to perform with the top-order firing regularly as Phil Salt and Sunil Narine have been in great touch with the bat.

The left-hander, however, has scored 107 runs in just 26 balls through the season, indicating he still has the firepower to score some quick runs but just lacked opportunities to bat.

As far as the game between KKR and RCB is concerned, it was yet another run-scoring affair in the 2024 season of the IPL as the home side went on to set a target of 223 with the skipper Shreyas Iyer top-scoring with 50 in 36 balls.

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RCB came close once again with Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar scoring fine half-centuries to take the game deep. Suyyash Prabhudessai and Dinesh Karthik chipped in with quick cameos to keep the visitors alive.

But despite a quick knock by Karn Sharma scoring 20 in 7 balls, RCB fell short as Mitchell Starc showcased his experience and resilience to take the side home as two wickets fell in the final three balls to give the hosts the win.

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