IPL 2024: CSK Lost Match But MS Dhoni Won Hearts, Internet Abuzz With 'Thala' Praises
Chennai Super Kings lost the match against Delhi Capitals. MS Dhoni made his IPL 2024 debut with the bat. The great wicketkeeper scored 37 runs off just 16 deliveries.
Everyone was left in awe of MS Dhoni after the Chennai Super Kings delivered an unbelievable knock against the Delhi Capitals on March 31, Sunday in Vizag.
While CSK ultimately lost the match, Dhoni's performance was the game's high point, with the renowned wicketkeeper providing a late flourish to thrill the crowd. Dhoni made his IPL 2024 debut with the bat.
However, the great wicketkeeper showed no signs of rust, scoring 37 runs off just 16 deliveries, including four boundaries and three big sixes. Srikkanth stated on his YouTube channel that he was lost for words while watching the great knock from the former CSK skipper.
MS Dhoni won hearts at DC vs CSK
MS Dhoni lit up the arena with his batting skills | Image: X
MS Dhoni, known for his calm temperament and ability to win games from the brink of defeat, once again lit up the arena with his batting skills. His undefeated 37, combined with three big sixes, brought CSK dangerously close to victory.
Despite Dhoni's heroics, the Chennai Super Kings were unable to overcome early losses and ultimately failed to achieve their aim. This innings adds another chapter to Dhoni's legacy as one of cricket's greatest, however it did not result in a win for his team.
What happened at the match?
In an exciting match that kept cricket fans on the edge of their seats, the Delhi Capitals secured their first win of the IPL 2024 season, overcoming a furious attack from MS Dhoni.
The match, staged at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, was a rollercoaster of emotions for both fans and players.
The Delhi Capitals established a strong target in the first innings, thanks in large part to Rishabh Pant's blazing 51. The Capitals' bowlers, particularly Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar, then stepped up, producing tight spells that kept the CSK batsmen under constant pressure.
How did people on the internet react?
Nonetheless, MS Dhoni's late burst nearly changed the tide for Chennai, demonstrating why he remains one of the sport's most feared finishers. Here's how internet rejoiced the cricketer's performance.
Good morning MS Dhoni nation, we cooked Vizag yesterday. What a VINTAGE finish. ?? THALA THALA DHAN pic.twitter.com/ZWfzYbIWh4
¡ª Bhavya (@BhavyaaDhoni) April 1, 2024
Look how the Ground Staff are rushing from the ground corners to take a pic with MS Dhoni @msdhoni ? pic.twitter.com/F4goUiKsG3
¡ª ? (@StanMSD) April 1, 2024
MS DHONI IS THE FACE OF IPL. ?pic.twitter.com/KMWOG4PgJe
¡ª Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 1, 2024
Truly turned back the clock ??pic.twitter.com/hfDfELROvF
¡ª DHONI GIFS? (@DhoniGifs) April 1, 2024
Most Sixes in 19th & 20th overs in IPL history:
¡ª Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 1, 2024
MS Dhoni - 100*
Kieron Pollard - 57
- The Greatest finisher in cricket history ? pic.twitter.com/YStAmMXjp9
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