MS Dhoni‘s return to form in the IPL 2024 might have ended in a losing effort for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but his wife Sakshi managed to steal the show with a hilarious post on social media.
MS Dhoni lights up Vizag
The former CSK captain MS Dhoni, playing in his first batting appearance of the season, rolled back the years with a vintage knock of 37 runs from just 16 balls.
His explosive batting, earning him the “Striker of the Match” award, sent the Visakhapatnam crowd into a frenzy. However, CSK ultimately fell short in their chase against the Delhi Capitals (DC).
Sakshi’s playful dig at MS Dhoni
Despite the loss, MS Dhoni’s wife, Sakshi, couldn’t contain her excitement at seeing her husband in top form. Taking to Instagram, she posted a story playfully directed at Dhoni, feigning ignorance about the match outcome. “Hi there, @mahi7781! Didn’t realize we lost the game,” she wrote, likely a tongue-in-cheek comment about his dominant batting display.
Welcoming Back Rishabh Pant
But Sakshi’s post wasn’t just about MS Dhoni. She also extended a warm welcome back to Rishabh Pant, the DC captain, who returned to form with his first IPL fifty in over a year. “First of all, welcome back @rishabhpant,” she added, acknowledging Pant’s crucial innings that led DC to their first win of the season.
Match of Redemption and Returns
The match between DC and CSK was a tale of two returning stars. While MS Dhoni’s knock couldn’t secure victory for CSK, it marked a significant return to form for the veteran player. Pant, on the other hand, led DC to victory with a well-composed fifty, putting his injury struggles behind him.
IPL 2024: Season of Second Chances
Sakshi’s lighthearted social media post perfectly captured the spirit of the match. It was a night of entertainment, marked by the return of two IPL stars. As the season progresses, fans will be eager to see if MS Dhoni can continue his resurgence and if Pant can maintain his winning form for DC.
Delhi will next host Kolkata Knight Riders on April 3 while Chennai will next play an away game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5.
