On April 15, throughout Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) match in opposition to the Delhi Capitals (DC) at M Chimmaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Dinesh Karthik continued his poor kind within the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) by being dismissed for a golden duck by Kuldeep Yadav. RCB was in hassle after DC received the toss and selected to bowl first. Karthik got here in to bat after Glenn Maxwell’s dismissal and RCB wanted a robust end from him. Unfortunately, Karthik tried to assault the primary ball however couldn’t discover the connection because the ball landed straight into the palms of Lalit Yadav at deep mid-wicket.
Dinesh Karthik in IPL2023 So far
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As a results of this golden duck, Karthik has achieved the undesirable feat of getting the joint-most geese in IPL historical past, alongside Mandeep Singh. This was the fifteenth time in his IPL profession that Karthik has been dismissed for a duck. Despite taking part in for six totally different groups within the IPL for the reason that first season in 2008, Karthik has been struggling together with his kind all through the match, having scored simply 9 runs in 4 innings up to now. This can also be the second time within the 2023 IPL that Karthik has been dismissed for a duck, following his early dismissal in RCB’s season opener in opposition to the Mumbai Indians.
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Karthik’s poor efficiency was a significant component in RCB’s batting failure, as they have been solely in a position to put up 174 runs on the board regardless of a brilliant begin from Virat Kohli who scored a half-century. Although Karthik has been a part of many IPL groups, together with Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and RCB, his kind has been inconsistent lately.
The IPL is likely one of the hottest T20 cricket leagues on the earth and attracts many star gamers from numerous nations. Karthik has been a daily participant within the league, and his performances have usually been crucial to his staff’s success. However, his present kind is a explanation for concern for RCB and the followers who hope to see him bounce again quickly.
