108 off 48! Rinku Singh smashes century to celebrate Asia Cup call-up in…, video goes viral

Rinku Singh scored a blazing 108 runs off 48 balls for Meerut Mavericks in a UP T20 league game at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

New Delhi: Star India batter Rinku Singh has been going in good form ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 as he smashed a stunning century in the UPT20 League. He smashed 108 runs in just 48 balls. The knock was very special in many ways as it came when the team was in a dire state.

Who won the match?

The match between Meerut Mavericks and Gorakhpur Lions was won by Meerut Mavericks, thanks to Rinku Singh who led his side to a six-wicket win over Gorakhpur Lions. Talking about the match, Meerut Mavericks were chasing 168 and they already lost 4 wickets at 38 in the eighth over, staring at an embarrassing defeat, but Rinku stood tall for the team and helped them pick an impressive win.

Will that knock give Rinku Singh confidence?

The knock will give a huge boost to Rinku ahead of the Asia Cup. Rinku Singh made a good impression in his international career with consistent performances for India, but looking at his recent matches, his form dipped, with him scoring just one fifty-plus score in the last 11 innings he batted. But the selectors showed faith in Rinku and backed him in the Asia Cup squad.

Where is the video?

Chasing a target of 168, Rinku walks in at 38-4. Scores unbeaten 108 off 48. Wins the game in the 19th over. 🤯

The One. The Only. RINKU SINGH! 🦁 💜

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— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) August 21, 2025

How is the Asia Cup a golden chance for Rinku Singh?

Rinku was nearly guaranteed a spot in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 team, but tough competition kept him out in the end. Now, the Asia Cup gives him a great chance to prove himself for the T20 World Cup 2026 team.

Story Highlights

1. Rinku Singh smashed a century in the UPT20 League.
2. Rinku Singh is in good form ahead of Asia Cup 2025.
3. Asia Cup 2025 is a golden chance for Rinku Singh.
4. Meerut Mavericks beat Gorakhpur Lions by six wickets.