After being selected for the Asia Cup, Rinku Singh’s performance in the UP T20 League 2025 took a surprising turn. While the saying suggests that things happen for the best, Rinku’s experience in the UP T20 League 2025 was far from ideal. In the opening match, he played without getting a chance to bat. However, in the second match, when he got his turn, a young 20-year-old bowler, Parv Singh, dominated the match. Parv Singh’s spin bowling proved too much for Rinku, ultimately leading to his dismissal.
The Meerut team, captained by Rinku Singh, played their second match of the season on August 19th in the UP T20 League 2025. They were up against Lucknow Falcons. Meerut Mavericks batted first in this match, scoring 150 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. It was during this innings that Rinku Singh’s performance drew attention. This match was his first appearance on the cricket field after being selected for the Asia Cup team. Expectations were high for a strong performance. However, his performance fell short.
He neither played with pace nor managed to hit any sixes. Eventually, he was clean bowled by Parv Singh, a 20-year-old bowler. This disappointing performance also contributed to his team’s loss. Rinku Singh scored only 23 runs in 19 balls with a strike rate of 121.05, with no sixes. He was then dismissed by Parv Singh’s spin.
Fans were shocked to witness Rinku Singh getting bowled by Parv Singh. Considering the spin-friendly pitches expected in the UAE, where the Asia Cup will be held, there are now concerns if his performance will be a problem for him.
Regarding the match, Lucknow Falcons successfully chased the target of 151 runs set by Rinku Singh’s team, achieving it with 8 balls to spare while losing 5 wickets. This defeat marked the first loss for Rinku Singh’s team in the first two matches of the tournament.