The stage was set for a thrilling encounter between the two powerhouse teams – GT and KKR. Both teams had some of the best players in the game, and the fans were eagerly waiting for the match to begin.
KKR won the toss and chose to bowl first. GT started well, with their openers scoring freely. However, KKR made a comeback in the middle overs, picking up wickets at regular intervals. GT finished their innings at 175/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
KKR started their chase strongly, with their openers putting on a good partnership. But they lost wickets in the middle overs and needed 28 runs in the last over to win the match. All seemed lost for KKR, but then came Rinku Singh.
Rinku Singh, who had been struggling with the bat throughout the tournament, played the innings of his life. He smashed the first ball for a six, and then hit two more sixes and a four to win the match for KKR with one ball to spare. The crowd erupted in joy, and Rinku Singh was hailed as the hero of the match.