Rinku Singh’s form in international cricket has taken a nosedive following a lackluster performance in the Indian Premier League 2024. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player did not make it to the 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 and was only included in the reserve team as a backup option.
With his exceptional form in 2023, Singh would have been a key player in India’s T20I team. However, his limited opportunities in the IPL have affected his international career to some extent.
Despite being selected for India’s squads for the Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka T20I series post the World Cup, Singh has struggled to perform well and has been out of form recently.
Rinku Singh’s Recent T20I Record
Singh’s recent performances have been below par, with only 62 runs scored in six innings since the T20 World Cup 2024. He played in all eight matches across the Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka series but did not bat in two of them.
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 62 | 20.66 | 163.15 | 48* |
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Rinku Singh’s Performance in the T20I Series against Sri Lanka
Singh’s struggles against Sri Lanka continued in the series, managing just two runs in two innings across all three matches. His lackluster performances have affected his confidence, leaving him out of touch in the ongoing series.
| IND VS SL T20I SERIES | Rinku Singh Scores |
|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 1 (2) |
| 2nd T20I | Did Not Bat |
| 3rd T20I | 1 (2) |
What’s Next for Rinku Singh?
Singh has been left out of India’s upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, potentially ending his chances of featuring in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. However, he might make a comeback in the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on October 06, 2024.