Rinku Singh Provides Explosive Finish, Unbeaten 44 Off 20 Balls Powers India to Mammoth Total
Kolkata Knight Riders finisher Rinku Singh proved his value once again by providing the crucial final flourish for India in the first T20I against New Zealand. Coming in late in the innings, Rinku remained unbeaten on a blistering 44 runs off just 20 deliveries, ensuring the Men in Blue surged past the 230-run mark to post a daunting total of 238/7.
His knock was essential in capitalizing on the platform set by Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Rinku Singh has consistently demonstrated his destructive ability in the death overs, a skill set that makes him indispensable for both the national side and KKR. His ability to maintain a high strike rate under pressure ensures that India finishes innings strongly, turning competitive totals into match-winning ones.
This performance highlights Rinku's exceptional temperament and power-hitting prowess, confirming his status as one of the premier lower-order batsmen in the world ahead of the upcoming IPL season.
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“Rinku Singh then provided the finishing touch, remaining unbeaten on 44 off 20 deliveries to push the Men in Blue past the 230 mark.”
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Leading most not outs scorers in IPL 2025 (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
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| #1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 not outs | ||
#2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 not outs | ||
#3 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 not outs | ||
| #4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 not outs | ||
| #5 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 not outs |
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“Rinku Singh then provided the finishing touch, remaining unbeaten on 44 off 20 deliveries to push the Men in Blue past the 230 mark.”
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