India, Jan. 23 -- Rinku Singh once again justified his role as specialist finisher, smacking an unbeaten knock of 44* runs off only 20 balls, laced with fours and three sixes in the first T20I vs New Zealand. Speaking on JioHotstar, former cricketer Simon Doull called the KKR star 'one of the best finishers' in the world, but also felt that he hasn't featured in enough T20Is yet.

It was key as India posted 238/7 in 20 overs, setting a target of 239 runs. The visitors were restricted to 190/7 in 20 overs with ease, as India won by 48 runs. The final over of the first innings saw Rinku help India get 21 runs, slamming two sixes and two fours.

"Then you go through that order down to Rinku Singh, who is one of the best finishers. We saw him...