MS Dhoni, even at 43, continues to show why he’s considered one of the sharpest minds in cricket. In the IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the legendary wicketkeeper pulled off a moment of brilliance that turned heads yet again. During the final over of LSG’s innings, Dhoni outsmarted Abdul Samad with a quick-thinking act that reflected his unmatched game awareness.
Matheesha Pathirana bowled a leg-side wide, and Rishabh Pant immediately called for a quick single. Abdul Samad hesitated for a moment, and that’s all Dhoni needed. With calm precision, Dhoni lobbed the ball to the non-striker’s end, where it struck the stumps directly. Samad, despite a valiant 20 off 11, was caught just inches short, thanks to Dhoni’s pinpoint accuracy.
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As if that wasn’t enough, MS Dhoni claimed another key dismissal just one ball later. He calmly collected a straightforward catch behind the stumps off Pathirana’s bowling to send Rishabh Pant back after a gritty knock of 63 runs.
MS DHONI WITH THE NO-LOOK MISSILE FROM BEHIND THE STUMPS!!
RUNS OUT SAMAD AT NON-STRIKER’S!!
Bro’s 42 but still moving like a ninja!!
THALA BLOOD STILL ICE COLD
😭🔥😭🔥 #MSDhoni #IPL2025 #LSGvsCSK #LSGvCSK pic.twitter.com/uCqrN2CVM3— Dhoni Craziness (@MSDcrazyAbHiNaV) April 14, 2025
Earlier in the match, MS Dhoni had already made history by becoming the first wicketkeeper in IPL to complete 200 dismissals. The milestone was achieved with a sharp stumping of Ayush Badoni, once again underlining his elite reflexes and longevity.
LSG managed to post 166/7 in their 20 overs. CSK, under Dhoni’s leadership, looked sharper in the field than they had in recent matches. With an improved bowling and fielding effort, the five-time champions showed signs of resurgence at the Ekana Stadium.
