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Played All The Seasons of IPL.
Dinesh Karthik is one of the rare players who have played all the seasons of IPL since the league began in 2008. He has played for 6 franchises till now which includes, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Second Most Capped Player
In his 17 year association with the tournament Dinesh Karthik has played second highest number of matches. He has been capped 257 times which makes him the player with the second-most appearances in the IPL, only behind MS Dhoni (264).
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Match of the match in the first T20I India played.
In 2006 when India played its first T20I match in the history against South Africa, Dinesh Karthik was the savior of the team in the chase. He stood unbeaten and also became first player of the match in the T20Is for India.
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Finisher DK!
Scoring 1565 runs during death overs, Karthik ranks third behind Dhoni and Pollard, boasting a staggering strike rate of 186.97 and 91 sixes.
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Commitment, Passion & Compatibility!
Missing only two matches in 17 seasons, Karthik boasts the longest streak without absence for his franchises, showcasing unparalleled commitment and reliability. Karthik also has record of sharing field with highest number of teammates total 187 across franchises which shows his adaptibility & compatible nature.