In game 6 of SA20 2025, Dinesh KarthikThe innings came to an abrupt end due to strange developments, adding drama to an intense clash between MI Cape Town And Paarl Royals. Batting in a crucial phase of the match, Karthik faced a communication mix-up which resulted in his dismissal.
Dinesh Karthik’s chaotic burnout seals Paarl Royals’ woes
Karthik suffered a chaotic match that highlighted the Royals’ crumbling innings. Facing Georges LindeKarthik pushed the ball gently to point and hesitated on the single, creating a moment of indecision. The throw came quickly and the wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton appeared to step on the stumps as he collected the ball. However, only one surety was initially dislodged, leaving the dismissal incomplete.
In a moment of acute awareness, Rickelton secured the wicket by removing a stump after the second bail had been dislodged. This sequence of events summed up Karthik’s disappointing innings, as he departed for just 2 runs from 7 balls, batting with a modest 28.57. The dismissal also highlighted the Royals’ struggles, with the score at a precarious 78/7. Without Karthik’s rescue innings, the Royals’ hopes dimmed further in the face of Linde’s excellent spell.
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MI Cape Town’s explosive batting performance
Electing to bat first at Newlands, Cape Town posted a difficult total of 172/7. Reeza Hendricks anchored the innings with a total of 59 from 37 balls, supported by Rassie van der Dussen‘s 43. Delano Potgieter added a quick-fire 29, ensuring a strong finish. Dayyan Galiem was the pick of the Royals bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs. Chasing 173, the Royals struggled to build partnerships, with only Lhuandre Pretorius (26) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (34) providing resistance. MI Cape Town’s disciplined bowling, led by Kagiso Rabada (2/22) and Linde (3/15), restricted the Royals to 139/9 in 20 overs, securing a comprehensive 33-run victory.
