IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik on ROLL in IPL Season 15, 5 Big Reasons why he should make a comeback in Indian T20 Squad

IPL 2022- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik is not finished yet. He has re-emerged as one of the premier finishers in this season of IPL. About to turn 37 in a couple of months, he is light on his feet as ever while moving in the crease, disturbing the line and lengths of bowlers and making a mockery of the death overs.  Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on Insidesport.IN

Now, with a string of impressive performances, Karthik is making a strong case for himself to earn a place back to the Indian squad, especially with the T20 World Cup slated for later this year. Let’s take a look at some of the plausible explanations which can favour Karthik in his dream.

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Karthik have been giving exemplary displays of his vintage self with late flourish and quick rebuilding of innings in case of a collapse. And now with Dhoni not their in the national team ranks anymore, Karthik can be the ideal person who fits the bill of India’s late finishers with his skillset and umpteen experience.

Case 1: In the game against CSK, chasing a tall target, Bangalore needed a quick start. However, Chennai made early breakthroughs to put the opposition under pressure. Karthik coming to bat at No.7 threatened to snatch the game away from Chennai. With a score of 34 from just 14 balls and hammering at a strike rate of 242.86, the RCB wicket-keeper managed to halt celebrations briefly in the CSK camp. However, Jadeja & Co. survived to register first points on the board.

Karthik has been in a blistering form this season for RCB, scoring 197 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 209 and with a boundary averaging every three balls.

Match	Bat	Wkt	Date	Ground	Format
RCB vs Capitals	66*	2c/0s	16-Apr-2022	Wankhede	T20
RCB vs Super Kings	34	0c/0s	12-Apr-2022	DY Patil	T20
RCB vs Mumbai	7*	1c/0s	09-Apr-2022	Pune	T20
RCB vs Royals	44*	0c/0s	05-Apr-2022	Wankhede	T20
RCB vs KKR	14*	1c/0s	30-Mar-2022	DY Patil	T20
RCB vs Punjab Kings	32*	0c/0s	27-Mar-2022	DY Patil	T20

 

Not just this, during RCB’s fixture against Rajasthan Royals, Karthik gave an impeccable display of his presence of mind. 

While Karthik is doing everything possible to earn a spot back to India’s T20 squad, it will be not be a blessed news for Rishabh Pant. The DC skipper has delivered some big knocks in crucial games but has lacked consistency, and with Karthik back in the ranks it would mean competitiveness to bring the best out of each player.

Rishabh Pant in IPL 15: 144 runs in 5 matches @ SR- 146.94

Dinesh Karthik in IPL 15: 197 runs in 6 matches @SR- 209.57

Karthik has always had that busy demeanour about him on the sidelines. In his mind, there are always calculations running about what the situation is like even when he is not in the middle.  There is a complete reversal in his persona when at the crease- Karthik suddenly acquires Zen-mode.

In that, he is precise, both with his timing and skill, with his presence of mind, the methodical approach to manoeuvring the field and picking gaps without the express need to play crafty strokes. Rohit Sharma has strongly desired a matchwinning finisher, and will be of utmost importance when the Indian teams get ready for the ICC T20 WC.