In a thrilling encounter at Eden Gardens, New Delhi, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by four wickets, marking their first win in IPL 2026 after a frustrating six-match winless streak. Rinku Singh, the vice-captain of KKR, showcased remarkable composure, scoring an unbeaten 53 runs off 34 balls to guide his team to victory with two balls to spare. RR, who opted to bat first, started strong with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi putting up a partnership of 81 runs without loss. However, the introduction of spin bowling from Varun Chakravarthy, who took 3 wickets for 14 runs, and Sunil Narine, with 2 wickets for 26 runs, turned the game around, leading to RR's collapse to 155 runs for 9 wickets. KKR faced early setbacks in their chase but a crucial dropped catch allowed Rinku Singh to stabilize the innings alongside Anukul Roy, who contributed 29 runs off 16 balls. This victory not only lifted KKR off the bottom of the table but also provided a much-needed boost to their campaign.