In a remarkable display of age-defying prowess, Dinesh Karthik of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) unleashed a spectacular innings, punctuated by the season’s longest six, during a thrilling encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. Despite RCB falling short by 40 runs in their chase of SRH’s mammoth total of 287/3 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karthik’s heroic performance electrified the crowd.
The RCB innings began with a promising start, thanks to explosive knocks from Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. However, a flurry of wickets post-powerplay halted their momentum, setting the stage for Karthik’s breathtaking display later in the innings.
The 38-year-old veteran showcased his batting prowess with a blazing knock of 83 runs off just 35 balls, providing RCB fans with moments of sheer exhilaration. The highlight of Karthik’s innings came in the 16th over when he launched a thunderous hit that soared into the night sky, eventually clocking in at a staggering 108 meters – the longest six of the season so far.
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T Natarajan’s attempted yorker was met with Karthik’s expert anticipation as he positioned himself deep into the crease, unleashing a ferocious swing that sent the ball soaring into the stadium’s roof. This monumental strike, following Heinrich Klaasen’s 106-meter hit earlier in the match, set social media abuzz with excitement as fans marvelled at Karthik’s incredible feat.
Despite RCB’s valiant efforts, including a scintillating 62 off 28 balls from skipper Faf du Plessis, they concluded their innings at 262/7 in 20 overs, falling short of their target. Nevertheless, Dinesh Karthik’s awe-inspiring innings of 83 in 35 balls served as a testament to his enduring skill and resilience, reaffirming the timeless adage that age is indeed just a number in the world of sports.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Saurav Chauhan, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Reece Topley, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan
