Rinku Singh Equals MS Dhoni's Record for Most 20th-Over Sixes in T20Is

Kolkata Knight Riders star Rinku Singh has cemented his status as India's premier T20I finisher, matching a long-standing record held by MS Dhoni during his explosive cameo against New Zealand. Rinku’s unbeaten 44 off 20 balls helped India post a mammoth total, and in the process, he equaled Dhoni’s tally of 12 sixes hit in the 20th over of T20 Internationals.

This milestone highlights Rinku’s extraordinary efficiency when the game reaches its climax. His overall statistics in the final two overs (19th and 20th) are staggering, boasting a career strike rate of 287.83, having scored 213 runs off just 74 balls. Nearly half of the deliveries he faces in the death overs result in a boundary, underscoring his ability to redefine the scoring ceiling for the team.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded Rinku’s consistency, noting that the player never fails to seize an opportunity when given the chance. As the IPL season approaches, Rinku’s proven ability to deliver under immense pressure will be vital for KKR, confirming his role as one of the most destructive lower-order batsmen in the world.