Sat Jan 11 19:53:13 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Cricketer Karthik Calls SA20 Second Only to IPL

**Paarl, South Africa:** Indian cricketing legend Dinesh Karthik has lauded the South African T20 league (SA20) as the world’s second-best T20 tournament, surpassed only by the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing for the Paarl Royals in the ongoing SA20 season, Karthik expressed his excitement about the league’s high level of competition and talent.

“I genuinely believe this is the best competition after the IPL,” Karthik stated. He cited the opportunity to play competitive cricket and his desire to join the Royals as key reasons for participating. He also praised the abundance of talent within the SA20, highlighting the impressive skill level of the players.

Karthik, a renowned finisher in white-ball cricket with a distinguished international career spanning 180 matches for India, brings a wealth of experience to the SA20. His impressive T20 record includes over 7,407 runs in 401 matches. His recent strong performance in the IPL further solidified his reputation. The SA20 marks a return to South Africa for Karthik, where he previously celebrated victory in the 2007 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

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