Dinesh Karthik, born on June 1, 1985, turned 37 today. The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman was recently called up to the Indian team for the upcoming five-match T20 series against South Africa following his stellar performances for RCB in the IPL 2022.
Karthik, the current captain of the Tamil Nadu cricket team, made his Indian cricket debut in 2004. He is the fourth Indian batsman to have played 300 T20 matches.
The right-handed batsman rose to prominence after scoring his maiden Test century against Bangladesh and was India’s leading scorer during their Test tour of England, assisting India in winning their first series in England in 21 years.
Dinesh Karthik has an incredible strike rate of 200 after 12 innings while scoring 274 runs at 68.50 for RCB.
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On the occasion of his birthday, let us look back at his most memorable IPL knocks-
56 runs in 42 balls against Mumbai Indians, IPL 2008
In the first season of the IPL, Dinesh Karthik scored 56 runs off 32 balls against Mumbai Indians. He hit four fours and three sixes in a row, a performance that will always be remembered.
86 runs in 48 balls against Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2013
Dinesh Karthik smashed 86 off 48 balls against his former team, including 14 fours and two sixes. Dinesh Karthik finished the season with a staggering total of 510 runs. His stellar performance was the talk of the town that IPL season.
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84 runs in 57 balls against Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018
Dinesh Karthik led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in this season’s IPL and excelled as a finisher. Karthik’s captain’s knock of 84 off 57 balls ensured his team’s qualification for the second playoff. He was dubbed ‘Killer Karthik’ that season.
66 runs in 34 balls against Delhi Capitals, IPL 2022
RCB overcame Delhi Capitals courtesy of Karthik’s superb 66-ball knock. For his quick-fire innings, Karthik was named Man of the Match.
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44 runs in 23 balls against Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022
Dinesh Karthik began the IPL season with four consecutive undefeated innings. In the 13th game of the IPL, he delivered a brilliant inning against RR. Karthik smashed 44 runs off 23 balls to help his team over the finish line. Karthik has been pivotal in Royal Challengers Bangalore‘s (RCB) progress in the IPL this year.
