On Wednesday night, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, MS Dhoni came close to scripting a miracle against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Chasing 176 to win, Dhoni had arrived at the crease with CSK requiring 63 runs to win in 24 deliveries; while Dhoni and Jadeja respectfully played out Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin, the duo began its power-hitting from the 17th over onwards, when the Super Kings need to score 54 runs in 3 overs.
Dhoni was on strike in the final over as they had to score 21 runs in six deliveries. While Sandeep began with two wides, Dhoni smashed the bowler for two back-to-back sixes after a dot ball. However, the CSK captain eventually failed to hit big on the final ball, with the Royals registering a narrow three-run win.
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While the fans and former cricketers alike lauded MS Dhoni on an impressive knock of unbeaten 32 off 17 balls, New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham posted a rather hilarious tweet. Recalling the 2019 World Cup final where MS Dhoni was run out in the penultimate over of the run-chase, Neesham tweeted, “Woke up to another 100 tweets about how I should’ve lost the World Cup semifinal 4 years ago. MS must’ve scored some runs again.”
Woke up to another 100 tweets about how I should’ve lost the World Cup semifinal 4 years ago. MS must’ve scored some runs again 😂😂😂
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) April 13, 2023
The Kiwi all-rounder was part of the XI in the semi-final against India and picked the final wicket of the innings to ensure an 18-run win for New Zealand.
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MS Dhoni had been key to India’s chances in the game after the men in blue suffered a top-order collapse; after India were left reeling at 92/6 in the chase, Dhoni – alongside Jadeja (77), stitched a 116-run stand to bring India back in the game. However, Jadeja was dismissed in the 48th over of the game and merely three balls later, the former Indian skipper was run-out, thus ending India’s hopes for a comeback win.
England eventually won the World Cup after beating the Kiwis in a dramatic final at Lord’s.
