{"id":481899,"date":"2026-03-18T09:19:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/481899\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T09:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T09:19:07","slug":"dinesh-karthik-lists-rcbs-top-5-ipl-moments-2024-thriller-vs-csk-among-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/481899\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinesh Karthik lists RCB\u2019s top 5 IPL moments, 2024 thriller vs CSK among best"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the excitement builds for IPL 2026<\/a>, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans have been handed a perfect dose of nostalgia. Former RCB star and current batting coach Dinesh Karthik recently revisited the franchise\u2019s most iconic memories, listing his top five moments from their IPL journey. Having been closely associated with the team across multiple seasons, Karthik\u2019s picks carry both emotion and insight.<\/p>\n

Dinesh Karthik relives RCB\u2019s greatest IPL moments ahead of the 2026 season<\/p>\n

In a special segment, he walked fans through unforgettable highs \u2013 from record-breaking performances to long-awaited glory \u2013 while also including the dramatic 2024 win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a match that still gives fans goosebumps.<\/p>\n

At the very top of Karthik\u2019s list sits the moment RCB fans had waited nearly two decades for \u2013 their maiden IPL title in 2025. After years of heartbreak, the franchise finally broke the curse, delivering a season that will forever be etched in history.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best moment that probably ever existed. RCB winning the trophy and Krunal Pandya bowling that wonderful spell in the final. I think it was a special spell,\u201d Karthik recalled. \u201cBeing part of that winning team was a special occasion. The way they went about it, a phenomenal match and a goosebumps moment for whoever was a part of that match, including the crowd. We were pushed in many ways, even in the final. I think that was an electrifying moment in RCB history, waiting 18 years to get that title.\u201d<\/p>\n

That victory wasn\u2019t just about lifting the trophy \u2013 it was about redemption. Virat Kohli\u2019s calm presence in the final and Mohammed Siraj\u2019s clutch bowling in the death overs perfectly summed up RCB\u2019s resilience that season.<\/p>\n

Another standout moment takes us back to the unforgettable 2016 season, where Kohli produced arguably the greatest individual IPL campaign ever. One particular knock against Punjab Kings stood out \u2013 a breathtaking century scored despite a painful hand injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cVirat Kohli\u2019s hundred against Punjab Kings at that stage. He had a torn webbing and the way he gestured after getting that hundred. In a rain-shortened game, getting a hundred is unbelievable,\u201d Karthik expressed. \u201cThe way he was able to do it, and how many runs he got in that season, upwards of 900, took his team single-handedly to the final, tells you the great player he is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kohli\u2019s 973-run season remains unmatched, and that innings symbolized pure determination.<\/p>\n

From AB de Villiers\u2019 magic to Yash Dayal\u2019s redemption: Moments that defined RCB<\/p>\n

Karthik\u2019s list also celebrates one of the most remarkable comeback knocks in IPL playoff history \u2013 AB de Villiers; heroic innings against Gujarat Lions in 2016. With RCB struggling at 29 for 5 in a high-pressure chase, de Villiers delivered a masterclass that turned the game on its head.<\/p>\n

\u201cAB de Villiers in that must-win game against Gujarat Lions, the way he took RCB to the final. Fantastic knock,\u201d Karthik said, adding with a touch of humour: \u201cI have a bad memory in that game because I was keeping for Gujarat. But still, a terrific knock.\u201d<\/p>\n

De Villiers\u2019 unbeaten 79 remains one of the finest examples of composure under pressure.<\/p>\n

Then comes a moment no IPL fan can ever forget \u2013 Chris Gayle\u2019s unbelievable 175 not out against Pune Warriors India in 2013. It wasn\u2019t just a record-breaking innings; it was a display of dominance rarely seen in T20 cricket. Sixes rained across the stadium, bowlers looked helpless, and Gayle carved his name into cricketing folklore.<\/p>\n

Also READ: IPL 2026 \u2013 Dwayne Bravo, Matthew Hayden and others to participate in CSK reunion at Chepauk<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, Karthik highlighted a more recent memory \u2013 the thrilling 2024 clash against CSK. It was a must-win game for RCB, and the stakes couldn\u2019t have been higher. After posting a strong total, the match went down to the wire, with MS Dhoni threatening yet another iconic finish.<\/p>\n

But this time, it was Yash Dayal<\/a>\u00a0who had the final say. Defending 17 runs in the last over, he held his nerve brilliantly and dismissed Dhoni, sealing a famous win and RCB\u2019s playoff qualification.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe CSK game where Yash Dayal gets Dhoni\u2019s wicket in the end. That was a terrific match. The way we pulled it off to get into the knockouts was a great moment in RCB history,\u201d Karthik said<\/p>\n

That victory marked a stunning turnaround for RCB, who had climbed from the bottom of the table to secure a playoff spot with six consecutive wins.<\/p>\n

Karthik himself has been a key part of RCB\u2019s journey, contributing valuable runs and experience over the years. Now, as batting coach, he continues to shape the team\u2019s future while celebrating its past. As RCB prepare to defend their title in IPL 2026, these moments serve as a reminder of how far the franchise has come \u2013 and the legacy they continue to build.<\/p>\n

Also READ: SWOT analysis of Royal Challengers Bengaluru \u2013 RCB\u2019s report card ahead of the IPL 2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As the excitement builds for IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans have been handed a perfect dose…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":481900,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[1721,40698,87,17773,17779,152668,17774,50,24790,69240,47712,101,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-481899","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cricket","tag-cricket","tag-dinesh-karthik","tag-featured","tag-indian-premier-league","tag-ipl","tag-ipl-2024","tag-ipl-2026","tag-news","tag-rcb","tag-royal-challengers-bangalore","tag-royal-challengers-bengaluru","tag-sports","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481899","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=481899"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481899\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/481900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=481899"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=481899"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=481899"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}