Ranji Trophy: Rinku Singh slams his ninth First-Class century
What's the story
Indian batter Rinku Singh has made a mark with a stunning century in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. The Uttar Pradesh batsman scored a brilliant ton on Day 4 of the Elite Group A match against Tamil Nadu at Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore. His knock powered UP past 400 after Tamil Nadu racked up 455 in 136.3 overs.
Match impact
Rinku's century bolsters UP
Rinku Singh came in to bat at number five when Uttar Pradesh were struggling at 149/3. He added a crucial century stand with Shivam Mavi to power UP. His century gave the team a fighting chance, bringing them closer to the trail. The innings not only showcased Rinku's batting prowess but also his ability to handle pressure situations, a quality that could make him a valuable asset for India's Test squad.
Stats
A look at his red-ball stats
As mentioned, Rinku raced to his ninth century in First-Class cricket. The Indian batter, renowned as a valuable finisher in T20 cricket, has consistently demonstrated his temperament in red-ball cricket. In 53 red-ball games, the middle-order batter has raced past 3,600 runs at an average of more than 57. His tally includes 22 half-centuries. Rinku is yet to make his Test debut for Team India.