The saying goes, everything happens for the best. However, the events that unfolded for Rinku Singh in the UP T20 League 2025 after his selection for the Asia Cup could hardly be considered fortunate. In the opening match of the UP T20 League 2025, Rinku played for his team but didn’t get a chance to bat. In the second match of the season, when he finally got the opportunity to showcase his batting skills, a 20-year-old bowler named Parv Singh proved to be a major obstacle. Parv Singh’s spin bowling trapped Rinku Singh, ultimately leading to his dismissal.
In the UP T20 League 2025 on August 19th, Rinku Singh’s Meerut team played their second match of the season. Their match was against the Lucknow Falcons. In the match, Meerut Mavericks batted first and scored 150 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. It was during this innings that the incident involving Meerut captain Rinku Singh captured everyone’s attention. After being selected for the Asia Cup team, this match marked Rinku Singh’s return to the cricket field. Expectations were high for a strong performance. However, the reality was quite the opposite.
Rinku Singh neither played aggressively nor hit any sixes. Ultimately, he was clean bowled by the 20-year-old Parv Singh. This underwhelming performance contributed to his team’s defeat. Rinku Singh scored only 23 runs off 19 balls with a strike rate of 121.05, without a single six. He then got caught in Parv Singh’s spin.
Fans were astonished to see Rinku Singh get bowled by Parv Singh’s spin. The pitches in UAE, where the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held, are generally spin-friendly. The fact that he seemed to struggle against spin in the UP T20 League raises concerns about his form.
In the match, Lucknow Falcons chased the target of 151 runs set by Rinku Singh’s team with 8 balls to spare, losing 5 wickets. This was the first defeat for Rinku Singh’s team in the first two matches.
