Dinesh Karthik, who is expected to retire after the Indian Premier League in 2024, is currently performing exceptionally well with the bat for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite RCB winning only one match in the 17th season, Karthik played magnificently. In a high-scoring game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where almost 550 runs were scored in 40 overs, he scored 83 runs off 35 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 5 fours.
Chasing 288 runs to win, the home team got off to a strong start with Faf du Plessis (62) and Virat Kohli (42). However, after their departure, more wickets fell, 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 Faf's team, as they were restricted to 262/7.
Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Ambati Rayudu was pleased with the batting of his close friend DK against SRH. He described him as the second most dangerous batsman in the lower order after MS Dhoni.
“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.”