MS Dhoni dazzled the fans at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday night with a sizzling cameo for Chennai Super Kings with the home fans of Lucknow Super Giants lapping up the legendary cricketer’s every move. Dhoni smashed an unbeaten 28 off 9 with the help of three fours and two sixes to help CSK post a competitive total in their IPL 2024 clash against LSG.
The crowd got their money’s worth watching Dhoni turn the clock back before LSG chasing down the target comfortable for an eight-wicket win over the title holders.
MS Dhoni acknowledging our chants???????? pic.twitter.com/NTuhdbtTGz— Navya (@SweptForASix) April 19, 2024
The fans kept chanting Dhoni’s name and the CSK wicketkeeper-batter acknowledged their support with folded hands after the end of the contest. A clip of the exchange between the two-time world cup winning skipper and fans at the venue is going viral on social media.
Even LSG captain KL Rahul admitted how the venue was turned into mini Chennai considering the sea of yellow jerseys on display.
“Today it felt like playing a mini Chennai. I don’t think the crowd in Chennai will roar for us. I was telling boys in huddle to get used to the crowd and this is what we will get it again in a couple of days time, maybe louder. Looking forward to playing CSK again,” Rahul said at the post-match presentation.
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Powered by Jadeja’s solid half-century and Dhoni’s late blitz, CSK posted 176/6 in 20 overs. However, LSG barely dropped a sweat in overhauling the target with skipper Rahul and Quinton de Kock hitting half-centuries.
Rahul was the top-scorer with 82 while De Kock made 54 as LSG finished at 180/2 with an over to spare for their fourth win of IPL 2024. The two teams will square off next week now and CSK will be hoping to take revenge on LSG in front of their home fans.
Currently, CSK are third on the points table while LSG are fifth.
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