Rinku Singh ’s brilliant 165 rescued Uttar Pradesh from a difficult position and guided them to a first-innings lead against Andhra in their Ranji Trophy 2025/26 opener at Green Park, Kanpur. The match eventually ended in a draw, but Rinku’s innings stood out for its discipline and character. Coming in at number five with his team in trouble, Rinku steadied the innings with remarkable patience. Uttar Pradesh had been reduced to 178 for five after losing four wickets for just 34 runs in reply to Andhra’s imposing first-innings total of 470. From there, the left-hander led the recovery with a knock that combined resilience with responsibility. Rinku, who faced 273 deliveries, absorbed pressure from Andhra’s bowlers and ensured that UP remained in the contest. His approach r

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