IPL 2022 Auction: Dinesh Karthik slams timely century- Former KKR wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik on Sunday slammed a century for Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Trophy Final against Himachal Pradesh. He struck the ton just on time to keep himself in the fray for an IPL contract one more time. Follow IPL 2022 live updates on InsideSport.IN
He smashed 116 runs off just 103 balls which comprised 7 sixes and 8 boundaries. His power game looked alright as the wicket-keeper aims to land an IPL contract after failing to pay KKR dividends in the last season. He had earlier slammed 87 and 65 against Bengal & Puducherry in Vijay Hazare.
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- Dinesh Karthik managed just 223 runs and 169 runs in the last two IPL seasons.
- He has most dismissals to his name after CSK captain Dhoni.
- He brings an experience of 213 matches and 4000+ runs at which comprises 19 fifties.
- Additionally, he has led KKR in IPL which might help him play the role of play-cum-mentor
- KKR had last bought for a hefty amount of Rs 7.4 crore but his price is likely to come down in IPL 2022 Auction.
- At 36, Karthik won’t play a big role in IPL 2022 mega auction but he might end up getting an IPL contract for his base price.
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Dinesh Karthik in Vijay Hazare Trophy
| MATCH | BAT | WK | DATE | GROUND | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu vs Saurashtra | 31 | 1c/0s | 24-Dec-2021 | Jaipur | List A |
| Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka | 44 | 1c/0s | 21-Dec-2021 | Jaipur | List A |
| Tamil Nadu vs Baroda | 1 | 0c/0s | 14-Dec-2021 | Mangalapuram | List A |
| Tamil Nadu vs Puducherry | 65 | 0c/0s | 12-Dec-2021 | Thumba | List A |
| Tamil Nadu vs Bengal | 87 | 2c/0s | 11-Dec-2021 | Thiruvananthapuram | List A |
| Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka | — | 2c/1s | 09-Dec-2021 | Thiruvananthapuram | List A |
| Tamil Nadu vs Mumbai | 32 | 2c/0s | 08-Dec-2021 | Thumba | List A |
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu will be aiming to add another feather to their cap after winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 trophy. They have set a target of 315 runs against Himachal Pradesh in the allotted 50 overs.
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