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(From left) Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal and Dinesh Karthik (Screengrab/RCB)
Dinesh Karthik acknowledged how the change of ball during the final over helped RCB beat CSK and qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru needed a slice of luck during their thrilling IPL 2024 contest with Chennai Super Kings on Saturday night as the playoff spot seemed to evade their grasp.
Their prays were answered when MS Dhoni launched a hip-high full toss from Yash Dayal for a massive six to start the 20th over in which CSK needed 17 to make sure their net run-rate stays above that of RCB to make it to the playoffs even if they lose.
The ball landed on stadium’s roof and hence, a replacement ball was summoned which was much ‘better to bowl with’ and hence, Dayal was able to contain CSK to just one more in the over a turn of events that also included the big scalp of Dhoni.
Not only RCB defeated CSK but the margin of their triumph was more than enough to qualify for the playoffs on the basis of a superior net run-rate despite being level on points with their rivals.
“I thought the best thing to happen today was Dhoni hitting that six outside the ground,” Karthik quipped during his dressing room speech after the match.
“We got a new ball, which was much better to bowl with. And… Yes. Yash, that was good bowling. You have a doubt, always bowl a high, hip-high, full-toss, on-leg stump. Wherever he is, it’s a good mantra to follow when the ball is wet.”
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