UP T20: Meerut Mavericks' Rinku Singh Wows With First-Ball Wicket, Roars In Celebration
After not batting, part-time off-spinner Rinku Singh made an instant impact in the powerplay, clean bowling Aadarsh Singh with his very first delivery
In a dramatic opening match of the third season of the UP T20 League, Rinku Singh, renowned for his powerful sixes, showcased his bowling prowess by taking a wicket with the first ball of his very first over.
The league commenced on August 17 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Lucknow, featuring a clash between the Meerut Mavericks, captained by Rinku Singh, and the Kanpur Superstars, led by Sameer Rizvi.
Rinku Strikes Immediately
Meerut Mavericks set a formidable target of 226 runs. After sitting out the batting, part-time off-spinner Rinku Singh made an immediate impact in the powerplay, clean bowling Aadarsh Singh with his very first delivery. Even the commentator was stunned. Rinku's jubilant celebration after the wicket was a sight to behold.
King Rinku @rinkusingh235 rattles the stumps on his first ball! The Captain announces his arrival. #UPT20League #ANAXUPT20League #KhiladiYahanBantaHai #MMvsKS pic.twitter.com/mLwjJWVRSw — UP T20 League (@t20uttarpradesh) August 17, 2025
Madhav Kaushik Blazes 95 In 31 Balls
Madhav Kaushik scored an unbeaten 95 off just 31 balls to power Meerut Mavericks to a massive 225/2. After opener Satvik Chikara fell cheaply for 19, Akshay Dubey (44 off 26) and Rituraj Sharma (60 off 36) built a brisk partnership. When Akshay was dismissed by Bobby Yadav in the 12th over, Kaushik came in at number four and smashed 10 fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 306.45. Despite the whirlwind innings, there weren't enough balls for him to reach a well-deserved century.
Kanpur Superstars Batting Collapses
Chasing 226, Kanpur Superstars managed just 139/9 in their 20 overs, with only three players reaching double figures. The team slumped to 13/3 by the end of the powerplay. For Meerut Mavericks, Kartik Tyagi, Vijay Kumar, and Yash Garg took two wickets each, while Vishal Chaudhary, Rinku Singh, and Zeeshan Ansari claimed one each. Meerut cruised to an emphatic 86-run victory.
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