In a thrilling encounter at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Thursday (November 2), Rinku Singh once again proved his mettle, playing a significant role with bat in Uttar Pradesh’s performance during the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2023. However, his efforts went in vain in the end as Punjab completed the remarkable run chase with five wickets in hand.
Punjab’s early dominance
The match began with Punjab winning the toss and choosing to bat first. During the first part of Uttar Pradesh’s innings, Punjab’s bowlers maintained control, effectively dismissing a couple of UP’s batters and leaving them at 45/2 within just 9 overs.
Rinku Singh’s stellar knock
Nevertheless, the momentum shifted dramatically once Rinku took his place at the crease. The 26-year-old showcased his cricketing prowess by delivering spectacular, unbeaten innings of 33 runs from just 14 balls, leaving spectators in awe with his incredible strike rate of 233.33. During his explosive display, the explosive left-hander hammered four boundaries and six impressive sixes.
A pivotal partnership
Rinku’s contributions extended beyond individual brilliance as he joined forces with Sameer Rizvi, forging an unbeaten 116-run partnership in just 55 balls, with Rizvi contributing an invaluable 42* runs from 29 balls.
A stunning final over assault against Arshdeep Singh
In a dazzling finale to his innings, Rinku Singh showcased his prowess as a power hitter, launching three explosive sixes in the final over, with Punjab’s pace bowler and India international, Arshdeep Singh, being the target of his ferocious hitting. That explosive show took Uttar Pradesh to 169/3 in 20 allotted overs.
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Rinku Singh’s tournament triumph
Rinku’s exceptional performance was emblematic of his overall campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023. He has accumulated a remarkable 256 runs in seven matches, showcasing an impressive average of 85.33 and a strikingly high strike rate of 170.66, establishing himself as a standout performer in the ongoing tournament.
Rinku Singh should be in India wc squad Next Year!!#SMAT #Rinku pic.twitter.com/pIE5AFHowy
— Cricket Freak (@Cricjunction008) November 2, 2023
RINKU SINGH, THE FINISHER…!!!
– The consistency has been unreal and taking the game into next level.pic.twitter.com/K1QqtnpQCh
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 2, 2023
Rinku Singh – The Finisher rises 🙌pic.twitter.com/CWBQ197Lzn
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) November 2, 2023
Rinku Singh vs Punjab:
77* runs
33 balls
4 fours
6 sixesBEST FINISHER#AmiKKR | #RinkuSingh pic.twitter.com/lMLOslZney
— KnightRidersXtra (@KRxtra) November 2, 2023
This Two Ruturaj Gaikwad And Rinku Singh Should Be Their In Squad Vs Australia (T20 Series). #RuturajGaikwad #RinkuSingh pic.twitter.com/akiMDDkLYn
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) November 2, 2023
Meet India’s best finisher Rinku Singh#SMAT2023pic.twitter.com/L99NKWqkq2
— Yash Godara🇮🇳 (@iamyashgodara7) November 2, 2023
Another amazing innings by Rinku Singh, 77 Runs in 33 balls, 6 Sixes & 4 fours.
Scored 22 runs in last over of Arshdeep Singh
Desi Ladke mein ठोस देसी बात है#SMAT
— Dheeraj Singh (@Dheerajsingh_) November 2, 2023
Rinku Singh could win India the T20 World Cup. Hardik is fortunate to have a finisher like him. Rinku is running with incredible confidence. Bowling to him and Russell are at the crease in the slog overs will be a scary ffs.
— Sai (@akakrcb6) November 2, 2023
Rinku Singh smashed 77* in just 33 balls🥵
If this guy doesn’t get selected for 2024 T20 WC then I will retire as a Cricket fan.🙇♂️ pic.twitter.com/ndldPl8LEU
— BLEED🚩 (@bleedcricketism) November 2, 2023
RINKU SINGH is the perfect replacement for Shreyas Iyer. He has been playing consistently well. pic.twitter.com/jfzR1juccb
— सत्यम वत्स Satyam Vats (@Satyamvatsin) November 2, 2023
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