Last Update: April 13, 2023, 4:07 pm IST
MS Dhoni is in excellent form. (pic credit: sportzpix)
Despite a late cameo from MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings suffered a close defeat to Rajasthan Royals at the Chepauk Stadium
MS Dhoni rolled back the years during Chennai Super Kings’ clash against Rajasthan Royals. The talismanic wicketkeeper-batsman scored 32 off just 17 balls to take Chennai close to victory at the Chepauk Stadium.
But Dhoni’s heroics with the bat went in vain as Chennai eventually lost by three runs. Despite the defeat of Chennai, there was no limit to the happiness of the fans after seeing this brilliant innings of Dhoni.
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In fact, Dhoni’s knock became the talk of the town on Twitter with the former India skipper trending on the microblogging site for several hours. Fans are also praising Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson for his words on Dhoni in the post-match presentation.
A fan shared Samson’s picture from the post-match presentation and what the Kerala batsman had to say about Dhoni’s knock.
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“No data, nothing works against MS Dhoni. You have to respect the person and what he can do,” Samson said at the post-match presentation.
The fans were with Samson and praised Dhoni’s entertaining innings.
One fan wrote, “He knows who the goat is.”
He knows who the goat is- ꪜɪsʜᴀʟ ➳ᴮᵁᵀᵀᴸᴿᴿ (@ILY_Kohli) April 12, 2023
Another fan replied, “Love you Mahi. Best finisher ever in world cricket. Love from Virat fan.”
MSD love you mahi the best finisher the world cricket ever produced love from virat fan – shreyansh singh (@shreyansh97244) April 12, 2023
“No one can match Dhoni’s six-hitting style with the high back lift and boom. Wow nice to see,” read a tweet.
No one can match the MS Six hitting style with high back lift and boom. Wow treat to watch 😀 – Crickfan (@CrickidaV) April 13, 2023
Chasing Rajasthan’s total of 175, Chennai did not get off to a good start and lost Ruturaj Gaikwad in the third over itself. Devon Conway and Ajinkya Rahane kept the home side in the game.
In the end, it all came down to MS Dhoni, the old Chennai warrior. Sandeep Sharma bowled the last over of the match, with Chennai still needing 21 runs.
Sandeep bowled in a free-spirited manner initially and also hit two back-to-back leg-side sixes. But the clever bowler came back to bowl some yorkers and stop Dhoni in his tracks.
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While the four-time champion team lost the match, Dhoni’s performance will leave fans heartbroken.
Dhoni’s power-hitting game is a positive sign for CSK.
If the veteran skipper continues his form in the upcoming matches, CSK will fancy their chances of lifting the trophy for the fifth time, which could also be his last IPL season as a player.
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