Dinesh Karthik Hit IPL 2024’s Longest Six at 108 Meters
Summary:
- Dinesh Karthik scored 83 runs off 35 balls against SRH, hitting 7 sixes.
- His longest, a 108-meter six, set a new record for the IPL 2024 season.
During his innings, Karthik stunned the crowd at Chinnaswamy Stadium with an extraordinary feat, launching the longest six of the IPL 2024 season, measuring a staggering 108 meters. This remarkable shot showcased Karthik’s prowess and marked his dominance with the bat in the tournament.
Although he couldn’t lead his team to victory, Dinesh Karthik’s explosive batting reduced the margin of defeat for RCB.
Dinesh Karthik Makes Strong Case for WC T20 Squad Inclusion
Dinesh Karthik’s strong recent performances are increasing his chances for selection in the WC T20 squad later this year. His consistent batting and impactful contributions are making a strong case for his inclusion in the national team.
Karthik has shown remarkable form in this IPL season, amassing 226 runs in 7 matches while batting lower down the order.
The 38-year-old has already notched up a couple of impressive fifties, maintaining a strike rate of over 205.
The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States from 1 June to 29 June 2024.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Schedule, Team List
List of longest six in Indian Premier League 2024 by batsman
| Batsman | Team | Longest Six Distance | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinesh Karthik | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 108m | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 106m | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Kolkata Knight Riders | 106m | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| Nicholas Pooran | Lucknow Super Giants | 106m | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bengaluru |
| Ishan Kishan | Mumbai Indians | 103m | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| Andre Russell | Kolkata Knight Riders | 102m | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata |
| Tristan Stubbs | Delhi Capitals | 101m | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai |
| Abishek Porel | Delhi Capitals | 99m | Punjab Kings | Mullanpur, Mohali |
| Mahipal Lomror | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 98m | Lucknow Super Giants | Bengaluru |
| Travis Head | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 98m | Mumbai Indians | Hyderabad |
SRH clinched a record-breaking victory against RCB
Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a record-breaking victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 25 runs.
Travis Head’s aggressive century and captain Pat Cummins’ superb performance led the way for Hyderabad. Besides Head’s first T20 century, Heinrich Klaasen played a blazing innings of 67 runs, helping Sunrisers post a massive total of 287 runs for the loss of three wickets, a record in the tournament’s history.
In response, RCB managed to score only 262 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
The match witnessed a total of 549 runs scored in 40 overs, setting another record in the IPL.