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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 compl💎eted the remarkable run chase with five wickeꦆts 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 toꦡok his place at the crease. Th🦹e 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 a🍒n 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 Pradesh𝔍 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.
Ri🌼nku Singh should be in♐ India wc squad Next Year!!
— Boundary Breaker (@CricToPolitics)
RINKU SINGH, THE FINISHER…!!!
– The consistency has been unreal and taking the game into next level.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Rinku Singh – The Finisher rises 🙌
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
Rinku Singh vs Punjab:
77* runs
33 balls
4 fours
6 sixesBEST FINISHER |
— KnightRidersXtra (@KRxtra)
This Two Ruturaj Gaikwad And Rinku Singh Should Be Their In S❀quad V🍌s Australia (T20 Series).
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi)
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Another amazing innings by R꧃inku Singh, ꦓ77 Runs in 33 balls, 6 Sixes & 4 fours.
Scored 22 runs in last over of Arshdeep Singh
Desi Ladke mein ठोस देसी बात है
— Dheeraj Singh (@Dheerajsingh_)
Rinku Singh could win I😼ndia 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)
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.🙇♂️
— AbhinaV. (@DaddyFrenzy)
RINKU SINGH is ꦏthe perfect replacement for Shreyas Iyer. He has been playing🎃 consistently well.
— Satyam Vats (@Satyamvatsin)
