Explosive Indian batter Rinku Singh is gearing up for the Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on September 9 in the UAE, after a string of match-winning performances in the UP T20 League (UPTL). Leading the Meerut Mavericks, Rinku has been in sensational form this season, scoring 372 runs in 11 matches with a blazing strike rate.

His tally includes a century, two fifties, 24 sixes, and 26 boundaries, underlining his role as one of India’s most exciting finishers. While his recent domestic exploits have earned him a spot in the continental tournament, Rinku’s name became synonymous with composure under pressure after his unforgettable IPL 2023 knock against the Gujarat Titans.

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Representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he etched his name in cricket folklore by smashing five consecutive sixes to chase down 29 runs in the final over, scoring 31 runs off six balls to script one of the most dramatic IPL finishes ever.

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Reflecting on that iconic night, Rinku Singh told Times of India, “Yes, people know me because of that match, and since then, expectations have gone up a lot. I got a different identity after those five sixes, not just for myself but for all of India. It felt like a dream — these things don’t happen every day. I felt God rewarded all my hard work in that one innings.”

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Now set to play a key role in India’s Asia Cup campaign, Rinku will also lead Meerut in the UPTL 2025 final against Kashi Rudras at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. With his fearless batting and growing reputation, the 26-year-old is emerging as a pivotal figure in India’s middle order ahead of major ICC tournaments.