MS Dhoni turned back the clock with a blazing cameo in the 30th match of IPL 2025 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Batting at No. 7, the CSK skipper brought the crowd to its feet with a vintage display of power-hitting, reminding fans why he remains one of the most dangerous finishers in the game.
One of the standout moments from Dhoni’s innings came in the 17th over when he launched a breathtaking one-handed six off Shardul Thakur. The pacer delivered a slower ball outside off, which deceived Dhoni momentarily. Yet, despite losing his bottom hand mid-swing, the 43-year-old managed to muscle the ball over midwicket, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
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It was a moment that captured the essence of Dhoni’s genius—improvisation, timing, and brute strength. Earlier, Dhoni won the toss and opted to bowl first, and his side looked far more spirited in the field than in recent outings. The bowling unit put up a disciplined show to restrict LSG to 166/7 in 20 overs.
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Rishabh Pant was the top scorer for the hosts, anchoring the innings with a gritty 63 off 49 balls, featuring four sixes and four boundaries. He received crucial support from Mitchell Marsh (30 off 25), Ayush Badoni (22 off 17), and Abdul Samad (20 off 11), helping LSG post a competitive total.
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Dhoni’s explosive hitting in the latter half of the innings ensured that CSK remained firmly in the contest, reigniting hope among fans for a comeback victory.
