IPL 2025: Dhoni¡¯s last game? GT aims top 2 while CSK fights to finish strong, fans say ¡ª ¡®enjoy Mahi bhai one last time¡¯
Gujarat Titans will face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025¡¯s 67th game in Ahmedabad. While GT eyes the top two, CSK¡ªat the bottom of the table¡ªlooks to finish their campaign with a win. Fans say this could be Dhoni¡¯s last match on the field.
The 67th game of IPL 2025 will see Gujarat Titans taking on Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 23. With the playoffs nearing, GT will push for a win to secure a top-two finish. For CSK, already out of the playoff race, this match could be their last chance to end an otherwise disappointing season on a positive note.
GT looks to seal a top-two spot
Under Shubman Gill's leadership, Gujarat Titans have performed consistently this season and are among the front-runners in the points table. A victory against CSK would almost certainly secure them a spot in the top two, which offers the advantage of two playoff chances. Teams already in the top four would want CSK to disrupt GT¡¯s momentum to improve their own playoff chances.
CSK plays for pride in final game
Chennai Super Kings have had a rough IPL 2025 season, standing at the bottom of the table. With this being their last league game, the team, led by MS Dhoni, will want to bow out on a winning note. Regardless of results, this match holds weight as fans speculate it could mark the end of Dhoni¡¯s IPL career. A user on social media shared, ¡°Today is MS Dhoni¡¯s last match as a captain, and who knows ¡ª maybe even his last as a player. So enjoy today¡¯s match to the fullest, because we might never see Mahi bhai playing on the field again.¡±
Ahmedabad conditions favour batting
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is known to support batters, and another high-scoring contest is expected. Spinners could come into play as the match progresses. Since it¡¯s a day game, the team winning the toss might prefer to bowl first. A total above 200 is likely to be seen as competitive.
The weather will be hot, with temperatures around 41¡ãC at the start, dropping to 36¡ãC by evening. Humidity is expected to remain between 28% and 37%. Cloud cover is expected, but rain is unlikely.
Fans react online
Social media was filled with emotions and heated debates before the clash. While one user was sentimental about the possibility of Dhoni¡¯s final match,
Today is MS Dhoni's last match as a captain, and who knows ¡ª maybe even his last as a player. So enjoy today¡¯s match to the fullest, because we might never see Mahi bhai playing on the field again.#CSKvsGT pic.twitter.com/Sog6tDk7c2
¡ª Cricket__pe (@Shadab07777) May 25, 2025
Another accused fans of biased commentary, saying, ¡°Can¡¯t you see Gujarat lobby here, might be blind Gujarat supporter. Even though Dhoni used Chennai lobby he produced results.¡±
Can't you see Gujarat lobby here?, might be blind Gujarat supporter
¡ª Mr.X (@MrFerbPhin) May 25, 2025
Even though Dhoni used Chennai lobby he produced results
All eyes will be on Ahmedabad as Gujarat chases top ranking and fans brace for what could be Dhoni¡¯s final IPL appearance.
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Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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