Karthik had smashed 55 runs off 27 balls in the fourth T20I against South Africa in Rajkot. His knock helped Team India reach a defendable score of 169.
India are eyeing their first T20I series win against Proteas on home soil while for the visitors it will be important to keep intact their great record against India in their backyard.
India beat South Africa by 82 runs to level the five-match T20 International series 2-2. Avesh Khan picks four wickets and Dinesh Karthik scores a blistering 55.
India have scored 169/6 in 20 overs with Dinesh Karthik playing a blistering knock of 55 off 27 balls. South Africa need to chase 170-run target to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in T20I series.