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Rinku Singh sets UP record for most first-class centuries, average among all-time top 10

Uttar Pradesh batsman **Rinku Singh** has etched his name into the state’s first-class cricket history by surpassing Tanmay Shrivastava’s record for the most centuries in the format. Singh’s unbeaten 118 in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season marked his 11th first-class hundred, a tally that now stands as the highest for any UP player.

His consistency in the longer format is underscored by a career average of 61.33—ranked ninth all-time among batsmen with a minimum of 50 innings—while his recent form has been particularly striking, including four centuries in his last 10 matches at a blistering average of 94.44. Singh’s 3,987 runs across 55 matches also reflect his sustained impact, despite his primary recognition as a T20 specialist internationally.

In the same match, Madhav Kaushik’s 45 provided crucial support, while Yash Kasvankar’s five-wicket haul (5 for 86) highlighted the opposition’s struggles against UP’s batting lineup. Earlier in the season, Singh had already showcased his resilience with a 112 against Bihar, reinforcing his status as a cornerstone of UP’s domestic campaign.

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