RCB's Dinesh Karthik Expresses Support For MI Through A 'Find In Archives'
Karthik's post has come at a time when RCB will be hoping that MI end their season with a win against Delhi Capitals as it will benefit the Faf du Plessis led side.
Karthik's post has come at a time when RCB will be hoping that MI end their season with a win against Delhi Capitals as it will benefit the Faf du Plessis led side. Notably, Mumbai Indians' win will ensure RCB's spot in the playoffs.
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On the other hand, the equation is simple for Delhi Capitals (+0.255) who could move level on points with RCB and reclaim fourth spot if they beat bottom-placed Mumbai in the crucial tie.
"Found this in archives," Karthik wrote with the 'fingers crossed' emoji along with his picture wearing Mumbai's jersey.
Found this in archives #MIvDC pic.twitter.com/laTOcFAeDM
— DK (@DineshKarthik) May 21, 2022
The right-hander batter played for Mumbai Indians in 2012 and 2013. This is Karthik's second stint with RCB after the 2015 season when he was acquired for a whopping Rs 10.5 crore. At the IPL mega auction held earlier this year, he was bought by RCB for Rs 5.5 crore.
The 36-year old has been in superb form in the ongoing season, scoring 287 runs in 14 games at the blistering strike rate of 191.33.
With Bangalore's hopes of a maiden IPL title hanging by a thread, Kohli had earlier also joked about turning into a Mumbai supporter. Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis even chanted 'Mumbai... Mumbai' in a video shared by the IPL on Twitter.
"Trying to put our feet up and chill out for 2 days and support Mumbai. We have 2 more supporters for Mumbai, not just 2 but I think 25 more supporters," Kohli told du Plessis.
"You might see us in the stadium as well," he added while du Plessis started with the "Mumbai, Mumbai" cheer.
Also Read: IPL 2022 - Scorecard
Gujarat Titans (20 points), Rajasthan Royals (18 points), Lucknow Super Giants (18 points) have already qualified for the playoffs after finishing at first, second and third spot at the points table.
