Kolkata Knight Riders secured their first win of IPL 2026 with a thrilling chase against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens.
After collapsing to 2/2 early and slipping to 97/6, KKR looked out of contention. However, Rinku Singh anchored the innings with an unbeaten 53, while Anukul Roy provided crucial support with 29 not out. The duo stitched a match-winning partnership, showing composure under pressure to chase down 156 with two balls to spare.
Earlier, Rajasthan posted 155/9, with Varun Chakaravarthy and Kartik Tyagi starring with the ball. The victory revives KKR’s campaign after a difficult start this season.