Dinesh Karthik
Player Information
Player Overview
Dinesh Karthik is one of India’s most experienced wicket keeper batters and has enjoyed a professional career spanning more than two decades. He has represented India across all formats and has built a reputation as a dependable middle order batter and highly skilled wicket keeper. Throughout his career, he has played key roles in international cricket as well as major franchise tournaments around the world.
Karthik is widely respected for his adaptability, leadership experience, and ability to perform under pressure. His longevity at the highest level of cricket reflects his consistency, professionalism, and value as a senior player in T20 cricket.
Playing Style
Karthik is a right handed batter who is particularly effective in the middle and lower middle order. He is known for his finishing ability, quick scoring rate, and composure in pressure situations. As a wicket keeper, he possesses excellent reflexes, safe hands, and extensive experience behind the stumps. His ability to accelerate during the closing overs and guide run chases has made him one of the most respected finishers in T20 cricket.
Official ILT20 Batting Statistics
| Season | Matches | NO | Runs | High Score | Average | S/R | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28 | 8 | 287 | 55 v South Africa | 20.5 | 141.38 | – | 1 | 29 | 13 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 33 v New Zealand | 23.5 | 167.86 | – | – | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 14 | 8 | 181 | 39 v Sri Lanka | 60.33 | 152.1 | – | – | 20 | 6 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2 | 71 | 48 v West Indies | 71 | 165.12 | – | – | 6 | 4 |
| 2010 | 2 | – | 29 | 16 v South Africa | 14.5 | 100 | – | – | 4 | – |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 v Sri Lanka | – | 400 | – | – | 1 | – |
| 2008 | 1 | – | 8 | 8 v Australia | 8 | 100 | – | – | 1 | – |
| 2007 | 4 | – | 28 | 17 v New Zealand | 9.33 | 127.27 | – | – | 5 | – |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 v South Africa | – | 110.71 | – | – | 3 | 1 |
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 686 | 55 v South Africa | 26.38 | 142.62 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
Official ILT20 Bowling Statistics
| Season | INN | Balls | Runs | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy | S/R | 3w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 18 | – | 0/18 v Afghanistan | – | 0 | – | 0 | – |
| Overall | 1 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0/18 v Afghanistan | – | 18.00 | – | 0 | 0 |