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[Saba Sports News] Memes of Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 69-run innings off 39 balls against Afghanistan in Bengaluru’s third T20I went viral, showcasing his crucial role in India’s recovery from a precarious 22/4. Early losses included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shivam Dube, and Sanju Samson, with Kohli and Samson dismissed without scoring, marking Kohli’s first golden duck in T20Is. Fareed Ahmad of Afghanistan impressed with his bowling.
In this challenging scenario, Rinku Singh, alongside Rohit Sharma, propelled India to a strong 212/4. Rohit’s unbeaten 121 off 69, with 11 fours and 8 sixes, complemented Rinku’s 69, which included six sixes and two fours. This performance helped Rinku Singh dominate social media.
Rohit Sharma also achieved a milestone by scoring his fifth T20I century, the most by any player, surpassing Glenn Maxwell and Suryakumar Yadav. He also exceeded Virat Kohli’s run total as an Indian T20 captain. Despite mixed performances in the series, Sharma’s century in Bengaluru was a highlight. Post-match, he acknowledged Rinku Singh’s significant contribution to India’s win.