Dinesh Karthik, who is likely to retire after the Indian Premier League 2024, is having a dream run with the bat for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Although RCB won just one match in the 17th season, Karthik was magnificent for them. In a high-scoring game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where almost 550 runs were scored in 40 overs, he struck 83 runs off 35 balls, with the help of 7 sixes and 5 fours.
Chasing 288 runs to win, the home franchise was given a strong start by Faf du Plessis (62) and Virat Kohli (42). However, their departure led to the fall of more wickets, and by the time Karthik arrived at the crease, it was game over for Bengaluru. His knock entertained the fans, but it was not good news for the Faf-led team, as they were restricted to 262/7.
Former India player Ambati Rayudu was pleased with how his close friend DK batted against SRH. He called him the second most dangerous batter after MS Dhoni in the lower order,
“He is batting in the lower order, and you hardly get time to settle down at this position. You have to play your shots just after arriving at the crease, which DK did today. He is the most dangerous batter after MS Dhoni in the death over when scoring important runs for the franchise. He has looked in great touch for RCB, and his form is the most significant positive for them.
“I think he should be considered for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 as his experience will be handy on the slow tracks of the West Indies and the United States of America,” Ambati Rayudu said on Star Sports.
