IND vs NZ 1st T20 Rinku Singh: On Wednesday, the Indian batsmen put on a spectacular batting display against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium. After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, the Indian team scored 238 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. This was India’s highest-ever score against New Zealand in T20 International matches.
IND vs NZ 1st T20: Abhishek Sharma smashed 84 runs off 35 balls
After openers Sanju Samson (10) and the returning Ishan Kishan (8) were dismissed cheaply, young batsman Abhishek Sharma took charge. Abhishek scored 85 runs off 45 balls, including 8 towering sixes and 5 fours.
He shared a crucial 99-run partnership for the third wicket with captain Suryakumar Yadav (32 runs, 22 balls). This partnership provided India with the much-needed stability in the middle order, laying the foundation for the team to cross the 200-run mark.
Rinku Singh shines before the World Cup. Fans are asking questions to the selectors.
The ‘powerhouse’ of the final overs, Rinku Singh, once again justified his role as a ‘finisher’ when India lost a few quick wickets in the final stages of the innings, including Hardik Pandya (25) and Shivam Dube (9). Rinku played an unbeaten innings of 44 runs off just 20 balls. His innings helped India accelerate the run rate in the final overs. Rinku hit 4 fours and 3 sixes in his innings.
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