{"id":3442,"date":"2026-04-18T03:14:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T03:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rinku-singh-struggles-again-as-kkrs-ahmedabad-blow-hurts-his-confidence"},"modified":"2026-04-18T03:14:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T03:14:47","slug":"rinku-singh-struggles-again-as-kkrs-ahmedabad-blow-hurts-his-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/rinku-singh-struggles-again-as-kkrs-ahmedabad-blow-hurts-his-confidence","title":{"rendered":"Rinku Singh Struggles Again as KKR\u2019s Ahmedabad Blow Hurts His Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rinku Singh\u2019s IPL 2026 campaign has hit another rough patch, with the left-handed batter struggling to find any rhythm for KKR. After showing signs of loss of form, his latest outing turned into a quick disappointment for the KKR vice-captain during Friday night\u2019s contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad against the Gujarat Titans.<\/p>\n

Rinku\u2019s Ahmedabad setback<\/h2>\n
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  1. Rinku came in and could last only two deliveries in the middle.<\/li>\n
  2. He managed a single run before his innings ended.<\/li>\n
  3. Across the season\u2019s first five innings, he has scored 79 runs in total.<\/li>\n
  4. His best effort so far has been an unbeaten 33 against the Mumbai Indians.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    On the same night, questions were raised not just about Rinku\u2019s batting returns, but also about how the KKR batting plan has been used around him. The match against Gujarat Titans illustrated that concern, with Anukul Roy promoted above Rinku\u2014Anukul arriving at No. 7\u2014before being dismissed shortly after. Kagiso Rabada sent Roy back to the pavilion, ending that brief opportunity.<\/p>\n

    Former India batter Manoj Tiwary criticised the decision-making around Rinku, arguing that the immediate priority should be building the batter\u2019s confidence rather than further undermining it. In his view, KKR\u2019s approach in the game sent the wrong message, especially given Rinku\u2019s importance to the side over the years.<\/p>\n

    Tiwary said, \u201cYou changed the entire batting order. You sent Anukul Roy higher up. You just sent Rinku Singh an indirect signal that you don\u2019t have any faith in him. Whoever is thinking in their right mind would send Rinku higher up, as he has been your asset for such a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n

    He added that Rinku appeared visibly affected after the dismissal, stressing that the team needed to protect the batter\u2019s momentum. \u201cJust look at Rinku, when he came back after getting out. He was completely heartbroken. He knew, deep inside, that it shouldn\u2019t have happened to him. When you had to build his confidence, you did the exact opposite by sending Rinku down the order. If KKR continue playing like this, they will remain at the bottom,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

    KKR\u2019s winless start and Tiwary\u2019s concerns<\/h2>\n

    KKR, meanwhile, are still searching for their first win of the season. The three-time champions sit at the foot of the points table, having collected only 1 point from six matches\u2014marking the franchise\u2019s worst-ever start in any IPL campaign.<\/p>\n

    Tiwary suggested that performances alone may not explain the struggle, pointing instead to deeper issues within the group. \u201cKKR fans have seen three titles. But this year, your main bowlers got injured, but it wasn\u2019t like that; all the strength was taken away. The team was still strong. But something is not right, be it the atmosphere or the combination,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

    He also labelled the recent showing as disappointing. \u201cIt was a disappointing performance,\u201d Tiwary added.<\/p>\n

    KKR\u2019s next assignment is against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, April 19, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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