Ajinkya Rahane calls strike-rate ‘over-rated’ after Rinku Singh & Anukul Roy stage KKR's ‘great escape’ in IPL 2026
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What Happened
Ajinkya Rahane termed strike-rate overrated after Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in IPL 2026. Chasing 156 runs, KKR collapsed to 10.1 overs before Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy's unbeaten 76-run partnership secured victory with three balls remaining. Rahane emphasized cricketing awareness and singles-focused batting over aggressive shots.
Key Entities
Ajinkya RahaneKolkata Knight RidersRajasthan RoyalsRinku SinghAnukul RoyIPL 2026Eden Gardens