Rinku Singh has been the standout player from KKR in IPL 2023 after he scored a total of 474 with an average of 59.25, at a strike rate of 149.53 and is the highest run scorer of this season for his team. His highest score was 67* and he had four half-centuries to his name.

The UP domestic cricket star Rinku Singh has emerged as one of the most wholesome stories of this season. Battling poverty, lack of support for his passion, Rinku showcased his abilities to the fullest in IPL 2023 after giving a tiny glimpse of it last season. Intent, self-belief and confidence, these words used during post-match presentations, had become tiring for many fans to listen to. Rinku gave these words a new meaning and epitomised them on the field.

With 474 runs in 14 matches at an average of 59.25, four half-centuries and a strike rate of 149.52, Rinku’s consistency and composure as a finisher grabbed the attention of many. Him smashing Yash Dayal of GT for five successive sixes in the final over of a 200-plus run chase will go down as one of the league’s iconic moments. Rinku outdid a star-studded KKR line-up to emerge his side’s top run-scorer and within the top 10 batters of the season.

During the run-chases, Rinku proved to be a different entity. In seven run-chases, he scored 305 runs at an average of 152.50 and a strike rate of 174.28. All of his four fifties came during these chases. He smashed 20 fours and 22 sixes in these run-chases.

*With agency inputs

Updated: 26 Jun 2023, 06:29 PM IST