Rinku Singh Apologises For Breaking Glass Window In Second South Africa-India T20I

Rinku Singh apologised for breaking the press box window with a huge six during India’s second T20I against South Africa at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday (December 12).

On the last ball of the 19th over, Aiden Markram sent a full toss which Rinku received and hit a powerful straight hit for a six. This was the batsman’s sixth hit for the second year in a row, having previously set the record for the most with a wide long-on from Markram.

However, it was later revealed that the shot went directly through the glass in the press box, causing a crack in the window, costing them six goals in the second half. Star Sports pundit Dale Stein commented on the six at halftime: “Yes, and the people who live in the eastern bay of Gkebera (where the match was held) will not be too happy if Rinku Singh breaks their windows.”

Rinku later took responsibility and apologized for breaking the window. After the match, he told BCCI: I came to know when you [Suryakumar Yadav] came and told me. sorry! ”

In this match, India scored 180-7 in 19.3 overs with Rinku scoring 68 off 39 balls before the innings was curtailed due to rain. He was supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who also scored his 17th T20I with a half-century.

South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee picked three wickets and scored 32 runs, while Tabraiz Shamsi was the most economical bowler, scoring just 18 for one wicket in four overs.

In reply, South Africa were at a high pace, reaching 96 in eight overs. After a rain break in the middle of the innings, his target was revised to 152 from 15 overs, and despite the slow start, he easily finished the match with a score of over one over. 1 over, 5 wickets to go.

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