India long wanted a dependable and reliable middle-order batter. And it seems like they have finally solved that conundrum as Rinku Singh has emerged through the ranks. The 26-year-old has been playing a mature brand of cricket and has been consistently delivering the goods with his blazing willow.
After a breakthrough season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rinku Singh has transitioned into a mainstay in the T20 team of India. He is irreplaceable at the moment and it is safe to say that he has cemented his place in the team.
The cricketer from Aligarh has been playing extremely well in the T20 format and is an absolute gem for India.
In this article, we take a look at 3 reasons why Rinku Singh is a gem in India’s middle-order in the T20 team:
1. Incredible power-hitting ability
The youngster has been smearing the bowlers all across the park and has been an emblem of class and consistency. Rinku Singh has been middling every ball and it’s the situation that he comes into bat, which is important to stress on.
He comes to bat whenever the team is in trouble or the team needs a solid finish. And Rinku Singh never fails to disappoint as he has been playing exceedingly well at the back-end of the innings.
2. Brilliant numbers
In IPL 2023, Rinku Singh had an outstanding average of 59.25 and he fared exceedingly well with the bat. He was KKR’s highest run-getter with 474 runs under his belt and his 5 sixes off Yash Dayal against Gujarat Titans (GT) was a memorable innings for not just him but the entire fanbase of KKR.
In international cricket, Rinku Singh has already left an indelible impression on the viewers. He has played 11 games so far and has scored 248 runs with a staggering average of 82.67.
3. Plays well under pressure
Rinku Singh never bogs down under pressure and this is a rare quality. He remains extremely calm and composed when put under the pump and this will help India in the longer run, keeping in mind the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Singh has been absorbing the pressure well and in case India have a flip-up at the start in the upcoming T20 World Cup, Rinku Singh will be able to orchestrate a comeback and take India to a formidable total.
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