There is no denying the fact that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), skipper, MS Dhoni is surely one of the most popular and respected cricketers in the history of the game. After the conclusion of the match between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teams, Afghanistan’s champion spinner Rashid Khan received a CSK jersey from Dhoni.
The image of Rashid Khan talking with Dhoni with a CSK jersey in his hand has been going viral on social media.
Rashid Khan received a #CSK jersey from MS Dhoni. #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/0pYTJSX5nk
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 1, 2021
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have managed to continue their winning streak in the UAE leg of the IPL by defeating the ‘Orange Army’ with a comfortable 6-wicket win. Batting first, the SRH side could only post a total of 134 runs on the board.
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Josh Hazlewood and Dwayne Bravo shared 5 wickets between them for CSK to constantly keep SRH keep the opposition in check. During the chase, the CSK openers, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis put on a match-winning partnership of 75 runs for the first wicket. Even though CSK lost a few quick wickets after that, MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu stayed till the end to finish the job.
MS Dhoni finished off the match in his trademark style, by smashing a six. CSK is now comfortably placed at the top of the points table and has won 9 out of the 11 matches that they have played. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has been sitting at the bottom of the points table and has emerged victorious in only 2 out of its 11 games.
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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) side will next take on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on 2nd October 2021 in Abu Dhabi. On the other hand, SRH will clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) side on 3rd October 2021 in Dubai.