India and Australia faced off in the first T20I of their five-match series in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Batting first, Australia put up 208/3 with a sensational century from Josh Inglis. Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav’s partnership of 112 runs seemed to turn things around for India. Rinku Singh, India’s number six batter, was key in India’s close victory, hitting a six off the last ball to secure the win. Singh’s performance has drawn praise from former cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who sees similarities between Singh and MS Dhoni. While Singh has only played a few international innings, his potential as a finisher is evident from his performances in both the IPL and for the national team. India is set to play Australia next in the 2nd T20I on 26th November in Thiruvananthapuram. Ready to make your predictions? Click here to find the latest betting odds and cricket fixtures.
‘K Srikkanth praises Rinku Singh’s street smarts, comparing him to Dhoni as a small-town boy’
By Watson Greey
