It was a happy outing for Rinku Singh who made a stellar start to his international career by hitting a thunderous knock of 38 runs from 21 balls to help India post a big total. He helped India put up a big score which ultimately his side to a comfortable 33-run win against Ireland. The player of the Match – Rinku Singh claimed his efforts have yielded a fruitful result which has been crucial to India’s success.
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Rinku Singh made his debut in the previous game which was cut short owing to rain as the Indian side came on top to seal the with by 2 runs via DRS.
With all to play for the IND vs IRE 2nd T20I, India’s new finisher Rinku Singh 2 fours and 3 sixes helped the India side wrap up a 2-0 series win against the Irish side.
Life has not been easy for the 25-year-old middle-order batter. Despite playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for quite a few years, his monstrous knock of slamming 5 straight sixes against Yash Dayal in IPL 2023 brought Rinku into the limelight.
Post IPL 2023, life has been different for the player, from India team debut to getting selected in the Asian Games squad and now helping India win the game at Malahide.
India’s New Mr.Finisher! Rinku Singh impresses on debut innings in IND vs IRE 2nd T20I
“I am feeling very good. I was trying to do what I have done in the IPL. I was very confident and tried to stay calm. I listen to the captain (smiles). I am feeling very nice. I have been playing for 10 years. All my efforts have born fruition. I am happy to get the Man of the Match award in my first game,” said Rinku Singh at the post-match presentation after winning the Man of the Match Trophy.
Coming to bat when India was 105/3, Rinku Singh with fellow partner Shivam Dube dictated the terms of the game. Now deemed as the new Finisher for India, Rinku Singh helped the visitors pile up a massive total which ultimately proved too big a task for hosts Ireland to chase despite Andrew Balbirnie’s heroics.
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