Rinku Singh: India's New Finisher Shares Dhoni's Record with Explosive Innings

• Rinku Singh has emerged as a reliable match-finisher for India in T20 Internationals, known for his calm demeanor and big-hitting ability under pressure.
• In the first T20 against New Zealand in Nagpur, Rinku scored an unbeaten 44 off 20 balls, contributing to India's 238-run total and a 48-run victory.
• He smashed 21 runs in the final over of the innings, including two fours and two sixes, significantly boosting India's score.
• Rinku now shares the second spot with MS Dhoni for most sixes hit by an Indian in the 20th over of T20Is, with 12 sixes, surpassing Suryakumar Yadav (11).
• Despite mental pressure from irregular opportunities, Rinku focused on staying till the end and maintaining intent, as advised by coach Gautam Gambhir.

Why It Matters: Rinku Singh solidifies his role as India's future finisher, matching MS Dhoni's T20I record for final-over sixes.