WATCH: Rinku Singh hits back-to-back sixes off Aiden Markram in death overs, shatters media box glass

India is locking horns with South Africa in the 2nd T20I of the three-match T20I series at Gqeberha. The first match at Kingsmead in Durban got washed out without even a single ball being bowled today also rain spoiled the party in the penultimate over of the first innings when just three balls were left for the conclusion of the first innings.

Earlier South Africa called it right at the toss and invited India to bat first under cloudy conditions. Their decision proved to be right as India lost their first wicket on the 3rd ball of the match as Jaiswal departed without even scoring a run which was followed by Gill’s wicket in the subsequent over.

Just as things were looking grim for India skipper  Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma stitched an important partnership to save India from a precarious position. Tilak Varma contributed a brisk 29, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s aggressive knock of 56 laid the foundation for the explosive finish provided by Rinku. 

Rinku stole the show at the end

In the 19th over of the first innings, Rinku’s first six soared over mid-wicket, demonstrating Singh’s raw power and precision. The second six, a mighty blow straight down the ground, not only showcased his aggressive intent but also had an unexpected consequence, it shattered the glass of the media box. 

Rinku’s unbeaten innings of 68 runs from just 39 balls, featuring a total of nine boundaries and two towering sixes, played a pivotal role in steering India to a competitive total of 180/7 in 19.3 overs before rain stopped the play. The destructive display in the final overturned the tide in India’s favour, leaving South African bowlers and fielders stunned.

The second six hit by Rinku Singh went on to smash on glass of the venue’s media box. BCCI media manager Rajal Arora, present at the venue, posted a picture of the shattered glass on social media. BCCI media manager Rajal Arora was present at the venue and shared a picture of the shattered glass on social media, highlighting the power of Rinku's shot. 

#AidenMarkram brought himself on in the penultimate over, and #RinkuSingh made him pay with back-to-back maximums 🔥



Rinku has brought his A-game to South Africa!



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