UP T20 League: Rinku Singh Makes a Statement with Early Wicket, Eyes Asia Cup 2025 Selection

Rinku Singh made a strong impact in the opening match of the UP T20 League 2025, displaying his all-round abilities and signaling his aspirations for a spot in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The Indian team’s squad for the tournament has yet to be announced, but Singh’s position remains uncertain. Bowling, Singh struck immediately, taking a wicket with his very first delivery, clean bowling Adarsh Singh of the Kanpur Superstars. His enthusiastic celebration reflected his excitement. In the match held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Vajpayee Stadium in Lucknow, the Kanpur Superstars’ decision to bowl first backfired spectacularly. Meerut Mavericks’ Madhav Kaushik was outstanding with the bat, remaining unbeaten with 95 runs off just 31 balls, including 10 fours and 7 sixes. Rituraj Sharma also remained unbeaten, scoring 60 runs off 26 balls, and Akshay Dubey added a quick 44 runs off 26 balls. The Mavericks’ explosive batting led to a target of 225/2. Kanpur Superstars struggled to gain momentum and faltered under pressure, with captain Sameer Rizvi top-scoring with 45 runs. Meerut Mavericks dominated both innings, securing a decisive 86-run victory.