Ex-RCB player Arun Karthik's 89 takes Tamil Nadu into Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final: WATCH

Tamil Nu batsman Arun Karthik blanked Rajasthan with a rapid 89* in a one-sided semi-final of ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 season. cricketer whacked nine boundaries and launched three sixes in a blazing innings as Dinesh Karthik-led side me light work of ir run-chase in all-important kckout fixture. With ir seven wicket win, Tamil Nu side have w sealed a spot for final, which is scheduled to be played on Sunday, January 31 at Sardar Patel Stium in Ahmedab.

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Arun Karthik arrived at crease with his side Tamil Nu struggling at 17-2 in a stiff semi-final run-chase. However, right-handed batsman kept composure and began patiently before unleashing a sequence of nine boundaries and three extraordinary sixes against Rajasthan bowlers. Karthik, facing just 54 balls and maintaining a staggering strike-rate of 164.81, remained unbeaten in run-chase.

34-year-old previously played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise in 2013 edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). However, he was released by Virat Kohli-led camp and was t picked up by any of franchise in subsequent seasons of tournament. Making a strong statement for himself with bat, Karthik is likely to have garnered much attention from IPL 2021 franchises as y look to enhance ir squs at upcoming auction.

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IPL 2021 auction updates

IPL 2021 season is slated to commence sometime in April this year, i.e. immediately after conclusion of India’s home series against England. However, IPL 2021 auction is set to be organised in Chennai as early as February 18 itself. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently came up with IPL 2021 auction date and shared update on ir social media handles.

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Im source: BCCI Domestic Twitter