In a thrilling IPL showdown between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, MS Dhoni showcased his vintage brilliance by rolling back the years with a stunning display of power-hitting. The former CSK captain, known for his finishing prowess, delivered a fiery cameo that included three consecutive sixes in the final over.
Neha Dhupia in awe after Dhoni’s blitz
The epic IPL rivalry clash attracted a host of celebrities, with Neha Dhupia among the notable attendees. Dhupia’s reaction to Dhoni’s explosive six-hitting spree was nothing short of jaw-dropping emotion.
As Dhoni’s heroics unfolded, Neha Dhupia’s animated and enthusiastic reactions became a viral sensation on social media platforms. Her sheer excitement and amazement at witnessing Dhoni’s six-hitting resonated with cricket enthusiasts and fans worldwide, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the match.
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How CSK toppled MI on Sunday
CSK toppled MI by 20 runs to win their first away game of the IPL 2024 season. After being put to bat first, CSK posted up 206/4 on the board. While skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad top-scored with a 69, Shivam Dube continued his stellar form and made a quick-fire 38-ball 66*. However, it was Dhoni’s blitzkrieg that stole the show, as he clubbed 20 runs off four balls.
MI started their chase on a great note, scoring 70 off seven balls. While Rohit Sharma looked in superb touch, none of the other MI batters went past the 35-run mark. For CSK, Matheesha Pathirana’s return proved to be spectacular, as he bowled a match-winning spell of 4/28. Pathirana, alongside other CSK bowlers, varied their pace and bowled into the pitch to stifle MI’s chase.
In the end, even Rohit Sharma’s century couldn’t prevent CSK’s rout over MI. While Chennai now have eight points and are on third place, Mumbai are still with only two wins after six games.