A heartwarming moment lit up the 2025 IPL season when a devoted MS Dhoni fangirl received a priceless gift—an autographed jersey from the legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain himself. The emotional moment unfolded as Dhoni personally handed over the signed jersey, leaving the young fan teary-eyed and overjoyed.
Her radiant smile and disbelief captured the kind of magic only Dhoni can create, further cementing his legacy not just as a cricketing icon, but as a man who deeply values his fans. The heartfelt gesture served as a reminder of Dhoni’s enduring humility and his ability to connect with people beyond the boundary ropes.
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Despite CSK’s disappointing campaign, moments like these have continued to keep fans emotionally invested in the team and their beloved Thala. CSK’s on-field story, however, has been one of struggles this season. With just two wins in 10 games, they became the first team to be knocked out of IPL 2025.
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A four-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at their home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, sealed their fate, pushing them to the bottom of the points table with only four points and a net run rate of -1.211.
After a promising start with a win against the Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, CSK’s campaign spiraled into a five-match losing streak. Though they briefly bounced back with a win over Lucknow Super Giants, they failed to carry that momentum forward.
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Dhoni, at 43, has still shown glimpses of brilliance, scoring 151 runs at an average of 25.16 and earning the oldest Player of the Match award earlier this season. CSK will hope to end their campaign on a high when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 3 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
