WATCH: Dinesh Karthik’s innings cut short by odd outing in SA20 2025

In game 6 of SA20 2025, Dinesh Karthik‘s innings came to an abrupt end due to a freak out, adding drama to an intense clash between MI Cape Town i Pearl Royals. Batting at a crucial stage of the game, Karthik faced a communication mix-up which led to his dismissal.

Dinesh Karthik’s chaotic run-out seals Paarl Royals’ woes

Karthik fell victim to a chaotic run that highlighted Royals’ slumping innings. face George LindeKarthik pushed the ball gently to point and hesitated on the single, creating a moment of indecision. The throw came quickly, and the keeper Ryan Rickelton appeared to step on the stumps as he collected the ball. However, only one bond was initially vacated, leaving the dismissal incomplete.

In a moment of acute awareness, Rickelton secured the wicket by pulling a stump after the second bail was taken. This sequence of events summed up Karthik’s disappointing innings as he got out for just 2 runs off 7 balls, hitting at an abysmal 28.57. The dismissal also highlighted Royals’ struggles, with a precarious score of 78/7. With no rescue innings from Karthik, Royals’ hopes dwindled further in the face of Linde’s excellent spell.

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MI Cape Town’s explosive batting performance

Opting to bat first at Newlands, Cape Town posted a challenging total of 172/7. Reeza Hendricks anchored the innings with a blistering 59 off 37 balls, supported by Rassie van der Dussen‘s 43. Delano Potgieter added a quick 29, ensuring a strong finish. Eastern Gaulish he was the pick of the bowlers for the Royals, claiming 3 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs. Chasing 173, the Royals struggled to build partnerships, with only Juan-dre Pretorius (26) i Mujeeb Ur Rahman (34) offering resistance. MI Cape Town disciplined bowling, directed by Kagiso Rabada (2/22) and Linde (3/15), restricted the Royals to 139/9 in 20 overs, securing a comprehensive 33-run victory.

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