NEW DELHI: India secured an 86-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, clinching the three-match series 2-0. Rinku Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy‘s crucial partnership played a key role in the win.
Rinku Singh highlighted the importance of momentum in the match. “When the match started, the ball was not coming properly to the bat, and once we got the momentum, we started to hit.The ball was gripping the surface, but once we hit some sixes, the momentum changed,” Rinku said at the post-match press conference. Singh scored 53 runs off 29 balls, contributing to India’s recovery after being 41/3.
The partnership of 108 runs between Rinku and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who top-scored with 74 runs off 34 balls, powered India to a total of 221/9. Rinku credited coach Gautam Gambhir for the confidence he instilled. “When I come out to bat, I look to score singles and look for bad balls to hit. The team is important, not me. The team should win the match,” Rinku explained.
Rinku also expressed his ambition to play for India across all formats. “I see myself in all formats, and I am ready for every opportunity,” he stated.
Bangladesh, who chose to bowl first, initially had success but struggled against Rinku and Nitish’s aggressive batting. Chasing 222, Bangladesh managed only 135/9.
