WATCH: RCBs Dinesh Karthik Hits The Biggest Six Of IPL 2024, Ball Travels To 108 Meters

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper and batter Dinesh Karthik slammed the largest six of IPL 2024 within the recreation vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Karthik hit a superb 35-ball 83 which included 5 fours and seven sixes respectively. But that was not sufficient for RCB to cross the successful mark as they misplaced the match by 25 runs. SRH, batting first, hit 287 for 3 within the 20 overs, which is the best rating within the match historical past. RCB received nice begin with Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis smashing 80 for the primary wicket inside seven overs. 

Kohli hit 42 off 20 balls whereas Faf smashed 62 off 28. But other than them and Karthik, nobody actually confirmed up. Anuj Rawat smashed 25 off 14 balls on the deep finish.

RCB misplaced however Karthik as soon as once more displayed top-of-the-line batting performances ever by an Indian batter within the league, even when in a shedding trigger. On the primary ball of the fifteenth over within the chase, Karthik received a ball full on the legs and he slogged it for an enormous six beyong the deep backward sq. leg boundary.

That six travelled to a distance of 108 meters, which is the longest hit this season. SRH skipper Pat Cummins had a clean expression on his face when he noticed the ball sail into the stand.

Watch Dinesh Karthik’s 108m six beneath:

The largest six of this yr’s IPL. Surely @DineshKarthik is making a powerful case for his inclusion within the squad for WC T20 later this yr pic.twitter.com/Qfik1n6s99— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) April 16, 2024

Faf du Plessis expressed satisfaction together with his workforce’s batting efficiency, noting that the pitch offered a real T20 problem. Despite their efforts to chase down the formidable complete of 280, he acknowledged the problem of the duty at hand. Du Plessis emphasised the significance of confronting low confidence head-on and acknowledged the challenges confronted by the quick bowlers on such a pitch.

From a strategic standpoint, du Plessis highlighted the necessity for enchancment in sure areas, significantly in sustaining a powerful run fee post-powerplay. Despite the daunting goal, he counseled his workforce’s resilience and combating spirit all through the run chase.

Reflecting on the bowling efficiency, du Plessis admitted that conceding 30-40 runs greater than desired was a setback. He careworn the importance of psychological freshness in such a demanding recreation, acknowledging the psychological toll it might take. Nonetheless, he emphasised the significance of returning to the competition with renewed dedication and willpower.