Dhoni paced his innings beautifully to seize momentum from Royals bowlers who were off to an inspiring start. Dhoni and Suresh Raina (36) added 61 runs for the fourth wicket. Later Dhoni raised a 56-run stand with Bravo.
MS Dhoni
Indian cricket fans were treated to a vintage MS Dhoni unbeaten knock of 75 (in 46 balls) as Chennai Super Kings thumped Rajasthan Royals by eight runs at Chepauk during their IPL clash last night.
The pitch used in the previous match was a rank turner but yesterday in the match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, it turned to be a different challenge for the batsmen since it was not conducive for stroke-play and helped pacers initially. Dhoni paced his innings beautifully to seize momentum from Royals bowlers who were off to an inspiring start. Dhoni and Suresh Raina (36) added 61 runs for the fourth wicket. Later Dhoni raised a 56-run stand with Bravo.
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With the win against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings' IPL title defence has started in grand fashion with three wins in three matches. MS Dhoni also has been in fine form in the three matches, scoring 107 runs at a strike rate of 132.09.
We take a look at how fans hailed the greatness of MS Dhoni after the match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals:
MS Dhoni during the 20th overs in the IPL:
— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) March 31, 2019
Runs - 503
Fours - 36
Sixes - 41
Strike-rate - 239.52
Dhoni has scored 12.2% of his IPL runs during the 20th overs. #IPL2019 #CSKvRR
Presenter: What was going through your mind?
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 31, 2019
Dhoni: Well, nothing.
M S Dhoni has got to be the coolest leader to have walked onto ancrixket field. I hope all the young kids around the world copy MSD’s body language, demeanor and calmness. #CSK.
— ian bishop (@irbishi) March 31, 2019
MS Dhoni's innings
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 31, 2019
First 30 balls: 33
Next 16 balls: 42 #CSKvRR #IPL2019 https://t.co/FacpwZraXL pic.twitter.com/T7Zvh03hA8
What was looking like being an average total is now an absolutely challenging one - One Man made the Difference - MS Dhoni. Remember, he came in when @ChennaiIPL were in a trouble at 27/3 . This is experience for you #CSKvRR
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) March 31, 2019
Not Whistle Podu, but that was Whistle Todu and Whistle Fodu from Dhoni.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) March 31, 2019
Very very good to see#CSKvRR
In my profession, in live television, I have learnt that there is always more time than you think there is. MS Dhoni shows that everyday on a cricket field. The power of a calm mind!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 31, 2019
MS Dhoni perfectly accelerated when it mattered the most. #ipl pic.twitter.com/mP0KhMoNpa
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 31, 2019
The name is M.S #Dhoni #CSKvsRR pic.twitter.com/0Goo90fDZu
— Kollywood MemesðÂu00c2u009fÂu00c2u0092¥ (@Kollywood_Memes) March 31, 2019
If MS Dhoni continues his batting form and captaincy form for the rest of the IPL 2019, Chennai Super Kings will be well on course to lift the title once more.
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