KOLKATA: Andre Russell might have won the Player of the Match award but it was Rinku Singh who won hearts on Monday. A packed Eden Gardens began chanting "Rinku, Rinku" even when Kolkata Knight Riders' acclaimed finisher Russell was still at the crease, proving that Rinku is rising quickly up the popularity charts.
Rinku, who had already caught eyeballs by smashing five sixes in a row to seal an incredible victory over reigning champions Gujarat Titans earlier in the tournament, was again at it on Monday night, pulling off a dramatic five-wicket victory in a must-win game with a last ball boundary against Punjab Kings.
