Dinesh Karthik does a Javed Miandad in Nidahas Trophy final: Cricketers doff their hats to DK

New Delhi, March 19: Veteran India batsman Dinesh Karthik did a Javed Miandad with a last-ball six as India pulled off an incredible chase to defeat Bangladesh by four wickets in the Nidahas T20 Tri-series final, in Colombo on Sunday (March 18).

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With five required off the final delivery, Karthik smashed Soumya Sarkar over extra-cover as a second-string Indian side held on to their nerves against a spirited Bangladesh side.

Chasing a competitive total of 167 runs in 20 overs, India looked out of the contest when 34 were required of the 12 deliveries. But Karthik - who yet to be dismissed in the series - kept his best international performance till date in store. The would be now be counted as one of India's famous last ball sixes -- something that Pakistani legend did against India 32 years back in Sharjah.

Karthik's gem of a cameo got him 29 off 8 balls with two boundaries and three sixes -- the last of them which will forever be etched in the memory.

The Tamil Nadu batsman came at the start of the 19th over and instantly started hitting. Plundering Rubel Hossain for 22 including two sixes and two fours to bring down the equation to 12 off the final over before finishing it off in style.

A partisan Sri Lankan crowd, who were upset by Bangladesh's behaviour did the now famous 'Nagin Dance' (Snake Dance') along with Indian supporters leaving the Tigers distraught.

Twitterati went berserk with his incredible knock and went gaga over the right-handed batsman's innings:

Virat Kohli:

What a game of cricket last night, Complete team performance! Big up boys!!! 💪👌Well done DK @DineshKarthik 👊@BCCI #NidahasTrophy2018 #INDvsBAN

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 19, 2018

VVS Laxman:

Incredible knock from @DineshKarthik under pressure👌🙏

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 18, 2018

Sachin Tendulkar:

Amazing victory by #TeamIndia. Superb batting by @DineshKarthik. A great knock by @ImRo45 to set the platform.

What a finish to a final!!#NidahasTrophy2018 #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/ZYDl6jzVWl

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 18, 2018

Virender Sehwag:

Wow! What a win. 2 overs , 34 runs to win the finals , #DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/lGJgxdMoT7

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 18, 2018

Jasprit Bumrah:

What a finish!!! Well played big guy @DineshKarthik. Outstanding effort by the team. #INDvBAN #topstuff

— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) March 18, 2018

Ravi Shastri:

No game is over till the fat lady sings. DK, you beauty! @DineshKarthik #INDvBAN #NidahasTrophy2018 #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 💪 pic.twitter.com/yKHMaIfc7p

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) March 18, 2018

Venky Mysore:

Congrats skipper! @DineshKarthik @KKRiders. What a knock under pressure. Well played @BCBtigers fine campaign. @BCCI had players who put up their hands at crucial stages. #PowerTeam #NidahasTrophy https://t.co/HyNycooVnR

— Venky Mysore (@VenkyMysore) March 18, 2018

Sanjay Manjrekar:

DINESH KARTHIK, YOU BEAUTY!👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏#NidahasOnDSport

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 18, 2018

Michael Vaughan:

29 off 8 balls .. 6 off the last to win the game .. Proper finishing @DineshKarthik .. #BANvIND

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 18, 2018

Aakash Chopra:

Vijay Shankar struggled to get going....but he isn’t the first player to find it tough in his first International innings. Show mercy. 🙏🙌
DK should’ve batted ahead of him anyway. #NidahasTrophy #INDvBAN

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 18, 2018

Hemang Badami:

Absolutely unreal stuff from @DineshKarthik. This innings will be remembered for a LIFETIME. SENSATIONAL Victory for Team 🇮🇳 #INDvBAN

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) March 18, 2018

R Vinay Kumar:

Take a bow DK, What a terrific knock @DineshKarthik congrats team India for winning the series 👏👏@BCCI

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) March 18, 2018

Rajiv Shukla:

Also fabulous knocks by Rohit Sharma & Manish Pande prepared the foundation of such a miraculous win @BCCI @DineshKarthik @ImRo45

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) March 18, 2018

Yusuf Pathan:

Well done Team India @BCCI . What an amazing win. @DineshKarthik what a knock under pressure. This is a bunch of youngsters and they've done so well on this tour. #INDvBAN

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) March 18, 2018

Mohammed Kaif:

Wow! @DineshKarthik , truly sensational. An innings to remember for a long long time. Has been around for so long and has gone through the grind .Shows there are no short cuts to success. This is Karthik’s moment #INDvBAN

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 18, 2018

Irfan Pathan:

Wow @DineshKarthik what an inning to win the game for team India 👏👏 #INDvBAN final

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 18, 2018

Harbhajan Singh:

After Nagin dance s success we present you this bichuu dance.. Enjoy ur weekend guys ✌️ pic.twitter.com/eILFcVWTMt

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 17, 2018

Farvez Maharoof:

Superb finish to round off #NidahasTrophy superior team @bcci deservedly won it and feel for @BCBtigers who recovered and gave a good fight! @DineshKarthik take a bow👏🏼 Witnessed a incredible tournament..

— Farveez Maharoof (@farveezmaharoof) March 18, 2018