India’s New Sensation: Rinku Singh Scores 38 Off 21 Balls in Maiden International Knock
India’s New Sensation: Rinku Singh Scores 38 Off 21 Balls in Maiden International Knock
Dublin, August 20: Rinku Singh announced his arrival on the international stage with a brilliant maiden T20I knock, scoring 38 off just 21 balls to help India chase down a target of 180 with ease.
The 24-year-old from Uttar Pradesh came into bat at number five with India in trouble at 47 for 3 in the seventh over. But he took the attack to the Irish bowlers, hitting six fours and two sixes in his blistering innings.
He put on a 57-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Sanju Samson (39) and then took India home in the 17th over with four balls to spare.
Singh’s knock was a reminder of his potential, which he had shown in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Kolkata Knight Riders. He had scored 204 runs in 13 matches last season, including a fifty.
Singh’s performance will give India a big boost ahead of their upcoming T20 World Cup campaign. He is a versatile cricketer who can bat anywhere in the order and is also a handy bowler.
He is sure to be a key player for India in the years to come.
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Here are some of the reactions to Rinku Singh’s performance:
“Rinku Singh is a superstar in the making. He has all the shots in the book and he’s not afraid to take on the bowlers. He’s going to be a big player for India in the years to come.” – Sunil Gavaskar, former India captain
“Rinku Singh’s knock was a breath of fresh air. He showed a lot of maturity and skill against a good bowling attack. He’s a very exciting talent and I’m looking forward to seeing more of him.” – Virat Kohli, India captain
“Rinku Singh is a very talented player. He has the ability to change the game in a matter of overs. He’s a great asset to the Indian team and I’m sure he’ll have a long and successful career.” – MS Dhoni, former India captain
Rinku Singh’s performance was a major highlight of India’s victory in Dublin. He is a talented cricketer with a bright future ahead of him. He is sure to be a key player for India in the years to come.
