This Saturday, the 17th edition of the IPL will see one of its most anticipated clashes as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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The match is already a big one thanks to the rivalry between both sets of fans. To add to the spice, this is a virtual knockout match as RCB will qualify for the playoffs if they win by 18 runs or more while CSK will go through with any other result.
Will Dinesh Karthik retire after IPL 2024? RCB keeper teases potential CSK move on social media
The match is also a significant one as it could well be CSK and India legend MS Dhoni's last-ever professional game. But on the other side, another Indian wicketkeeper could take the field for the last time as well. Dinesh Karthik, who has been in stellar form this year, could hang up his boots after this year's tournament.
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However, on Friday, 'DK' teased a potential team shift next year as he engaged in some friendly banter with CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Their best middle order player is our fan. DK na in yellove should happen by all means necessary 💛 pic.twitter.com/jITt1iEeN0
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) May 17, 2024
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With the IPL mega-auction coming up next year, it is unlikely that Karthik will be retained by RCB even if he does choose to continue playing. As someone who spent much of his childhood in Chennai though, many fans in yellow are open to the possibility of him perhaps playing one last season for his home team.
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 4817 | 26.5 | 135.4 | 97* |
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