Rinku Singh’s performance in the UP T20 League 2025 raised eyebrows after his selection for the Asia Cup. Despite the common belief that things happen for the best, Rinku’s experience in the UP T20 League was not ideal. In the opening match, he didn’t get a chance to bat. In the second match, he faced a formidable challenge from 20-year-old bowler, Parv Singh, whose spin bowling led to Rinku’s dismissal.
Meerut, captained by Rinku Singh, played their second match of the season on August 19th in the UP T20 League 2025 against the Lucknow Falcons. Meerut Mavericks batted first, scoring 150 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Rinku Singh’s performance in this innings was noteworthy. This match was his first after being selected for the Asia Cup, and expectations for a strong performance were high, but the reality was different.
He neither played aggressively nor hit a single six. He was eventually clean bowled by Parv Singh. This performance contributed to the loss for his team. Rinku Singh scored 23 runs off 19 balls, with a strike rate of 121.05, and no sixes. He was caught in Parv Singh’s spin.
Fans were surprised when they saw Rinku Singh getting bowled by Parv Singh’s spin. The upcoming Asia Cup will be played on spin-friendly pitches in the UAE. The concerns are that he seems to have struggled against spin.
In the match, Lucknow Falcons successfully chased the target of 151 runs set by Rinku Singh’s team with 8 balls to spare, losing 5 wickets. This was the first loss for Rinku Singh’s team in the first two matches.