Rinku Singh made a unique record, became the first cricketer to do so in IPL history.

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 30, 2026

Rinku batted brilliantly in a pressure situation and scored an unbeaten 83 runs in 51 balls, hitting 7 fours and 5 sixes. After this, he showed excellence in fielding and took four catches.

Riku has become the first player in IPL history to score 80 or more runs in a match and take 4 or more catches in the field. Let us tell you that this is the second time that Rinku has taken four catches in an innings for KKR while fielding. Earlier, he had achieved this feat in the match against Gujarat Titans in 2022.

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Rinku has become the fourth player to score 50 or more runs and take four or more catches in an IPL match. Before him, Jacques Kallis, Ryan Parag and Daryl Mitchell had achieved this position.

Players who scored 50+ runs and 4+ field catches in IPL matches

(53 runs, 4 catches) – Jacques Kallis (KKR) vs Deccan, Kolkata, 2011

(56* runs, 4 catches) – Riyan Parag (RR) vs RCB, Pune, 2022

(52 runs, 5 catches) – Daryl Mitchell (CSK) vs SRH, Chennai, 2024

(83* runs, 4 catches) – Rinku Singh (KKR) vs LSG, Lucknow, 2026*

In the match against Lucknow, Rinku’s charm continued even in the super over. After the match was tied, Rinku took the catch of Aiden Markram in the Super Over, although Rovman Powell had more contribution in it, then gave KKR a thrilling win by hitting a four on the first ball of the bat.