IPL 2024: Dinesh Karthik Sets Rare Record

Dinesh Karthik, a player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), recently achieved a rare feat in the IPL. He now holds the record for the highest strike rate in the death overs (17-20). Additionally, Karthik is the second-highest run-scorer during this crucial phase of the game. These statistics are based on IPL data since 2022.

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Dinesh Karthik boasts an impressive strike rate of 280 in the death overs. During this period from 2022 to date, he has accumulated 372 runs with a remarkable strike rate of 203.27. However, he trails behind Rajasthan Royals’ batsman Shimron Hetmyer, who holds the top spot with 383 runs and a strike rate of 197.42. The other notable batsmen in the top five of this list include Kolkata Knight Riders’ Rinku Singh (351 runs, 195 strike rate), Mumbai Indians’ Tim David (290 runs, 207.14 strike rate), and Gujarat Titans’ David Miller (285 runs, 161.01 strike rate).