Rinku Singh, captain of the Meerut Mavericks, once again won everyone's hearts with his explosive batting in the UP T20 League. Against the Lucknow Falcons, he smashed a blistering 57 runs off just 27 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes.
Sports News: India's explosive batsman Rinku Singh is consistently showcasing his prowess with the bat in the UP T20 League 2025. His phenomenal form just before the Asia Cup 2025 is excellent news for Indian cricket. Playing for Meerut Mavericks, Rinku once again enthralled the spectators with his fiery style. He played a blistering innings of 57 runs off just 27 balls against the Lucknow Falcons, making a significant contribution to his team's commanding 93-run victory.
Rinku Singh's Carnage
Meerut Mavericks decided to bat first after winning the toss. The team lost a few early wickets, with 3 players returning to the pavilion by the score of 73. In such challenging circumstances, captain Rinku Singh came to the crease. Upon arrival, he changed the complexion of the match. Rinku scored 57 runs off just 27 balls, which included 3 fours and 4 sixes. His strike rate was 211.11. During this period, he also targeted the most experienced bowler of the Lucknow Falcons, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, hitting 3 fours in an over and amassing a total of 15 runs.
Rinku forged a brilliant 94-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Rituraj Sharma. Rituraj remained unbeaten on 74 runs off 37 balls, providing a b foundation for the team's innings. The batting of both players thrilled the spectators, and Lucknow's bowling appeared completely ineffective.
Meerut's Mammoth Score, Lucknow Falcons' Defeat
In the allotted 20 overs, Meerut Mavericks posted a massive total of 233/4. Thanks to Rinku's innings and Rituraj's unbeaten half-century, the team put pressure on the opposition. Opening batsman Swastik Chikar also played a crucial innings of 55 runs. Chasing a target of 234 runs, the Lucknow Falcons team was bowled out for just 140 runs in 18.2 overs.
For the team, Sameer Chaudhary scored 46 runs, while Shoaib and Mohammad Saif attempted to add 20 runs each. However, Meerut's bowlers bowled tightly and gave the opposition no chance. Thus, Meerut Mavericks secured this match by 93 runs.
