Karthik Sharma’s half-century (Photo-PTI)
Chennai Super Kings’ young batsman Karthik Sharma has impressed a lot in his first IPL season itself. This right-handed batsman scored a half-century in 35 balls against Lucknow. Karthik Sharma batted very well on the difficult pitch of Lucknow and first took charge of Chennai and after that he also scored a half-century. Karthik Sharma not only scored a half-century but his celebration after that is making headlines. Let us tell you what Karthik Sharma did after scoring his half-century?
Karthik Sharma put his finger on his mouth
Karthik Sharma completed his half-century by hitting an amazing six on the second ball of the 15th over. After this, he first pointed towards the CSK badge of his jersey and then took off his helmet and placed his finger on his mouth. He was signaling someone to remain silent. It is being told that he was silencing his critics. Karthik Tyagi is often trolled for his dot balls. Actually, this player starts the innings a little slow, in which he plays a lot of ball dots, but after getting set, this player is expert in playing big shots.
Kartik Sharma completes his 2nd fifty of the season in style with a SIX against Shami. 🔥💥#CSKvsLSG #IPL2026 #TATAIPL #LSGvsCSK #yellow #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/tTWfctxqrv
— Arjuna (@cricarjuna) May 15, 2026
Momentum ⏩ @ChennaiIPL courtesy of Kartik Sharma 💛
🎥 Using the pace to perfection 💥
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See here- Lucknow Super Giants Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Full Scorecard, Indian Premier League, 2026
Karthik played a strong innings
Karthik Sharma did something similar against Lucknow also. When Karthik Tyagi started the innings, he scored only 18 runs in the first 18 balls but he reached his half-century in 35 balls and this player again scored 71 runs in 42 balls. Kartik Tyagi hit 5 sixes and 6 fours in his innings. Karthik scored his second half-century this season and has scored 244 runs so far.
