Rinku Singh witnessed a purple patch in the IPL 2023 for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and was once again in fine fettle against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 19 on Friday. Despite his strong form, he failed to repeat his heroics as KKR suffered a 23-run loss against SRH. Chasing a target of 229 runs, KKR amassed 205/7 in 20 overs, despite an unbeaten knock of 58 runs off 31 balls by Rinku, packed with four fours and four sixes.

Meanwhile, KKR captain Nitish Rana also played a knock of 75 runs off 41 balls, packed with five fours and six sixes. Initially, SRH reached a huge score of 228/4 in 20 overs with Harry Brook slamming an unbeaten century (100* off 55 balls). KKR is currently fourth in the IPL 2023 points table with four points from four games, packed with two wins and two defeats.

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Speaking on ESPNCricinfo, West Indies legend Ian Bishop made a huge prediction for Rinku and lavished praise on him. He said, “I am wondering when he gets an elevation. I saw him last season, there is something about him besides the numbers that we have seen. You look at his first-class records, so I am hoping an India A call up is atleast around the corner for him.”

Meanwhile, Tom Moody added, “I suppose it is a case of where India see him fitting into what format. What is it, where Rinku could be part of India’s white-ball campaign, whether be it 20-over cricket, 50-over or Test cricket. So that call up I don’t disagree it and he is backing it up with these big numbers from first class cricket.”

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In 40 First Class matches, the Uttar Pradesh cricketer has amassed 2875 runs in 40 matches, at an average of 59.89 and 70.88 strike rate. The left-handed batter will be aiming to keep on building his form in IPL 2023 and push for a spot in the national team.