‘Sigma male hai bhai wo’ – Fans react as Rinku Singh continues his red-hot form, smashes 31 runs off just 9 balls in 2nd T20I against Australia

Emerging as a rising star in the Indian cricket team, young sensation Rinku Singh is making a significant impact in the T20I format. His explosive performances have left an indelible mark on the cricketing landscape, highlighting his dynamic and dependable qualities as a T20 player.

Having notched scores of 38 off 21, an unbeaten 37 off 15, and 22 not out off 14, Rinku consistently exhibits his capability to elevate the run rate and finish innings with authority. His impressive strike rates, coupled with a composed yet aggressive batting style, position him as a player worth keeping a close eye on. In the ongoing 5-match T20I series against Australia, Rinku once again showcased his prowess, delivering a stellar performance in the second match.

Establishing himself as one of India’s premier finishers, the southpaw delivered an unbeaten innings, scoring 31 runs off a mere 9 balls, featuring 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Rinku Singh’s standout performance unfolded during the 19th over, where he mercilessly hammered Sean Abbott for 25 runs, significantly contributing to India’s formidable first-innings total.

Brilliant batting performance by India

In the match, Australia won the toss, opting to field first. Commencing the innings, Yashaswi Jaiswal capitalized on loose deliveries, displaying finesse alongside punishing strokes. India amassed a commanding 77 runs in the powerplay, with Jaiswal reaching his half-century in just 54 deliveries.

Following Jaiswal’s departure, Ishan Kishan seized the initiative and aggressively took on the newcomer, Tanveer Sangha, mirroring his approach from the previous match. The wicketkeeper-batsman notched a rapid fifty before exiting with a shot to sweeper cover. Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) contributed with his trademark shots, and Rinku Singh concluded the innings with his unbridled hitting. Throughout the onslaught, Ruturaj played the role of the anchor, providing stability on the other end and facilitating the team in reaching a formidable total of 235 runs.

Here’s how fans reacted: