[Watch] Dinesh Karthik Recounts Calling 26 Family Members, Feared it Might Be His Last Day After RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 Match

Dinesh Karthik the­ seasoned wicketke­eper for Royal Challenge­rs Bengaluru (RCB) opened up about his be­lief that the IPL 2024 clash against the Che­nnai Super Kings (CSK) could potentially signal his swan song. Looking back Karthik felt strongly that RCBs dismal run losing se­ven of their initial eight matche­s seemingly dashed the­ir hopes of a playoff berth.

However, the reversal has been nothing short of remarkable, with them winning their following six games in a row, securing fourth place in the IPL 2024 points standings.

Dinesh Karthik said in a video uploaded on RCB’s social media that he had intended to contact his family to watch him play his final game against CSK, anticipating his side would not advance to the next level. This is what he said:

Here’s the video:

Karthik praised the players for not throwing in the towel despite a disastrous first half of the season. DK also emphasized how the odds were stacked against RCB after losing the toss versus CSK, and how happy he was that they never gave up.

Dinesh Karthik on how MS Dhoni’s six turned the tide for RCB

CSK was on the e­dge needing 17 runs in the­ last over to secure a playoff spot. The­ atmosphere was ele­ctric as MS Dhoni hammered Yash Dayal for a six over fine­ leg. The balls flight beyond the­ stadium left Dinesh Karthik convinced that luck had turne­d in the hosts favor.

Karthik highlighted how the six helped RCB produce a drier ball, allowing Yash Dayal to bowl his slower deliveries into the pitch with greater control. He said:

Karthik finished by asserting that RCB had demonstrated to future IPL teams that they could still make a comeback even if they got off to a terrible start.