Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, MS Dhoni came out to bat at in the match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, October 2 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He played a decent knock of 47 runs off 36 balls with the help of four fours and one six, but he failed to take his team over the line. The Yellow Army suffered a loss by seven runs and now they have lost three games in a row.
Dhoni came to bat after the dismissal of Faf du Plessis and he also saw Kedar Jadhav, falling prey to Abdul Samad in the ninth over. However, MSD, instead of giving up, took his time, and got his eyes in. He put on 72 runs for the fifth wicket along with Ravindra Jadeja, who played a fiery knock of 35-ball 50 with the help of five fours and a couple of sixes.
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In the last over, CSK needed 28 runs to win with Dhoni on strike, but they failed to chase down the target. During the latter half of his knock, Dhoni was also seen fatigued and gasping for breath. Yet, he kept on running singles and doubles with all his might. After the game, Dhoni also revealed how tough it was for him in the middle.
During the post-match interview, Dhoni said, “I was not able to middle a lot of deliveries. Was trying to hit it too hard. When the wicket is slightly at the slower side, it is better to time it. Looking at outfield it was subconsciously coming to us to hit the ball hard.”
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MS Dhoni has also garnered praises from RP Singh, the former Indian cricketer, and fast bowler S Sreesanth, whose seven-year ban recently ended. Singh tweeted, “Dhoni tried his best despite not feeling well. But, this match for me was all about the confidence and promise of #PriyamGarg Garg. VVS Laxman bhai has been guiding the young man well.”
#Dhoni tried his best despite not feeling well. But, this match for me was all about the confidence and promise of #PriyamGarg Garg. @VVSLaxman281 bhai has been guiding the young man well. #CSKvSRH #SRHvCSK #IPL
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) October 2, 2020
Sreesanth wrote, “Hats off to MS Dhoni bhai..even in this heat keeping for 20 overs and then running (sprinting for his team) lots n lots of respect..now that’s what we call never ever giving up in toughest moments. Giving all in for his team#respect #cricket,”
Hats off to @msdhoni bhai..even in this heat keeping for 20 overs and then running (sprinting for his team) lots n lots of respect..now that’s what we call never ever giving up in toughest moments. Giving all in for his team#respect #cricket pic.twitter.com/6hVQ8YvnEF
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) October 2, 2020
