‘Ye banda hai asli finisher’ – Fans react to Rinku Singh’s super over heroics during Uttar Pradesh League T20 encounter

Rinku Singh has always been known to make the impossible run-chases possible by his epic attacking play and composed nature. As an important component of the Kolkata Knight Riders batting, Rinku performed the unimaginable when Yash Dayal came into bowl in the final over of the game. Similarly, when representing Meerut, Rinku smashed three successive sixes to help his team win the match during the Super Over decider.

During the UP T20 league encounter between Mavericks and Kashi Rudras, Rinku ended up becoming the game-winning run for his team. As he faced Shiva Singh, a left-arm spinner, with 17 runs needed from the one-over eliminator, Rinku hammered a hat-trick of sixes.

Rinku Singh delivers on the big stage yet again

Rinku failed to score on the first pitch, but the following three balls allowed UP to cross the finish line. The second delivery of the over was hit for a six over long off by the left-handed hitter. The KKR sensation, who is now representing India in his first international match, then smashed another maximum towards deep mid-wicket. Rinku added another six over long off to seal the victory.

Prior to then, both sides scored 181 runs apiece, and the scores were tied after 20 overs. Rinku had performed poorly during the main encounter as he was only able to score 15 runs off 22 balls. Nevertheless, the Meerut Mavericks chose to back him during Super Over, so it’s safe to assert that he didn’t let them down. 

Rinku Singh is having a tremendous 2023 as he was one of the shining stars for the Kolkata Knight Riders during their dismal Indian Premier League campaign. He was the highest run-scorer for the side and was the guiding force for them in many run-chases throughout this year’s tournament.

This epic performance in the IPL as well as domestic cricket was enough to earn him a spot in the T20I series against Ireland. He did not get a chance to prove himself in the first game but in the second game, he looked as magnificent as ever, as he took India to a massive total by scoring in the death overs.

Fans react to Rinku Singh’s super over heroics during Uttar Pradesh League T20 encounter: