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[Saba Sports News] Experienced Indian batsman Dinesh Karthik has recently grabbed headlines for his crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s thrilling victory against Punjab Kings in the sixth match of IPL 2024. With Bengaluru facing a challenging target of 178 runs, Karthik’s unbeaten 28 runs off 10 deliveries proved pivotal after Virat Kohli’s innings of 77 runs.
Karthik’s impactful performances, including his unbeaten 38 runs off 26 deliveries in the tournament opener against Chennai Super Kings, have sparked discussions among fans about his potential inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad. Karthik himself acknowledged the memes circulating about his World Cup prospects, sharing a picture on X (formerly Twitter) with a caption that humorously referenced the memes.
“Me seeing those ‘It’s a world cup year’ memes,” he captioned the post.
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepares for their upcoming match against Kolkata Knight Riders, scheduled for March 29 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, both teams are gearing up for an intense battle.
While Bengaluru has won one game and lost another in the tournament so far, they currently hold the fifth position in the standings with two points from two matches. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are placed third in the standings, having secured a victory in their opening game of the season.