RCB vs GT: "I Think It Is Best Not To Overcomplicate That Situation" - Dinesh Karthik On RCB's Complicated Path To Playoffs

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik accepts his side ought to just zero in on what is in their control in front of their last league stage match. The Faf du Plessis-drove side has a sink or swim game on their hands against league pioneers Gujarat Titans (GT).

Not only will the RCB need to beat GT, yet they will likewise need to depend on the consequence of the match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Indeed, even a success over the Titans wouldn’t guarantee RCB’s spot in the IPL 2022 playoff games assuming DC arise triumphantly over MI in their last match.

It Is Not In Our Hands: Dinesh Karthik On RCB’s Playoff Chances

Conceding that the team has to depend on two match results to come to their third consecutive playoffs Dinesh Karthik said on RCB Match Day:

“At the end of the day, we are all aware that we need two results to go out, not just one that we have control over. We will try to do our best. I think it is best not to overcomplicate that situation because it is literally not in your hands.”

Karthik has partaken in a productive IPL crusade up to this point and is thumping on the entryway for a potential national team selection. The 36-year-old has scored 285 runs at a strike rate of 192.57 in 13 matches.

Starting a new era under the administration of du Plessis, RCB got through a positive beginning to their IPL 2022 mission. They were a consistent presence in the main four preceding a three-match long string of failures that ended their advancement halfway through the mission.

While they have recuperated from the difficulty, they actually have one obstacle to cross before the playoff games.

Dinesh Karthik Sees Playoff Opportunity As A Privilege

Naming the capacity to stay alive for the knockouts in the last seven day stretch of the league stage as an honor, Dinesh Karthik said:

“I think heading into the last week with an opportunity to get into the playoffs can either be looked at as pressure or privilege. I think we look at it like it is a privilege because we have the opportunity to qualify while some of the teams don’t.”

Karthik added:

“We just have to make sure our preparation is thorough and then get into the game.”

New franchises Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants have proactively fixed their spots in the playoff games. With the Rajasthan Royals (RR) firm top choices to guarantee the third spot, it leaves an enormous piece in the table for the last spot.

CSK, KKR and MI have previously been wiped out from the playoffs race.

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