Watch: Rinku Singh’s six damages window glass during 2nd T20I against South Africa in Gqeberha

Young Indian sensation Rinku Singh registered his maiden international half-century against South Africa on Tuesday in the second T20I. Rinku remained unbeaten having produced a blistering knock of 68 off 39 balls. His innings comprised nine boundaries and two sixes and one of his maximums shattered the glass panel of the media box at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha. The incident took place in the penultimate over of the innings. Aiden Markram’s flatter delivery on the middle stump was nicely handled by Rinku who came dancing down the track to smash a six straight over the bowler’s head. It was later revealed that the southpaw’s monstrous shot produced a crack in the glass. Rinku Singh’s massive six enthralled everyone and the presenter was even heard saying, “Take a look at that six, but it has proved to be costly. It broke a glass in the media box. We have a picture of it. That is what it has resulted in.” Legendary South Africa pacer Dale Steyn responded, “Yes, and someone in the eastern bay of Gqeberha won’t be very happy with Rinku Singh breaking one of their windows.”

Rinku Singh’s power-packed knock helped the visitors post a mammoth total of 180 against South Africa in the second T20I. Rinku came out to bat when India were reeling at 55/3. Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav also played a handy innings of 56 off 36 balls. Rain interrupted the game with three balls left during India’s innings and South Africa were asked to chase a revised total of 152 in 15 overs. The target, however, did not prove to be challenging for the Proteas as they scored the winning runs with seven balls to spare. The five-wicket victory helped them in securing a 1-0 lead in the T20I series. Earlier, the first T20I was called off without even a ball being bowled. The third and final T20I of the series is scheduled to be played on Thursday at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Following the conclusion of the T20Is, the two teams will be involved in ODI and Test series.