NEW DELHI: Meerut Mavericks captain Rinku Singh continued his red-hot form in the UP T20 League, sending out another strong reminder of his finishing prowess ahead of the Asia Cup. The left-hander hammered an unbeaten 78 off 48 balls against Kashi Rudras on Saturday, laced with six sixes and six fours, as his side cruised to a seven-wicket victory.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Chasing 136, the Mavericks were in early trouble, at 26/3, before Rinku took charge, stitching together an unbeaten 113-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Madhav Kaushik (34* off 20). Their stand sealed the chase in just 15.4 overs, underlining Rinku’s growing stature as India’s trusted middle-order man.WATCH: Rinku Singh’s boundaries during 78 off 48 balls knock The knock comes just days after Rinku celebrated his Asia Cup call-up with a whirlwind 108 off 48 deliveries against Gorakhpur Lions. That innings, featuring seven boundaries and eight towering sixes, turned a precarious 38/4 into a match-winning chase. It was a quintessential Rinku rescue act, reinforcing his reputation as a player who thrives under pressure.

The 27-year-old, who has scored 546 runs in 33 T20Is at a strike rate of 161, is brimming with confidence as he heads into his maiden multi-nation tournament. “This is the first time I’ve got the opportunity to play in such a big event. My preparation has been good — I played practice matches, scored runs, and that has infused confidence in me,” he said recently.Interestingly, Rinku brushed aside the ‘finisher’ tag, pointing out his consistency at No. 5 for both India and his IPL franchise. “I don’t see myself as just a finisher. I’m comfortable batting anywhere the team needs,” he added.The Mavericks skipper also highlighted his growing role as a part-time bowler, suggesting his all-round skills could offer India greater flexibility.With two big knocks in the UP T20 League and a strong run of international form behind him, Rinku has built the perfect momentum ahead of the Asia Cup in the UAE. For India, his fearless strokeplay in the middle order could prove decisive in their hunt for continental glory.