Chennai Super Kings finally broke the shackles at Chepauk on Wednesday, posting their highest first-innings total of the season — 190 runs — courtesy of a stunning 47-ball 88 from Sam Curran. The English all-rounder powered CSK through the middle overs with fearless strokeplay, lifting the home crowd and shifting the momentum. However, just as they seemed poised to breach the 200-run mark, Yuzvendra Chahal’s penultimate over turned the tide with a sensational four-wicket display, including a dramatic hat-trick.
Chahal’s victims in that over included Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad — the latter two being tailenders — but it was the dismissal of MS Dhoni that stood out. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter, known for his finishing prowess, had shown signs of explosive intent by launching the first ball of the over into the night sky for a six. It looked like a vintage Dhoni finish was on the cards, but Chahal’s subtle changes in flight and pace eventually drew a misstep.
That first ball six, however, led to a light-hearted and memorable moment involving Ravindra Jadeja. Dhoni charged down the track to Chahal’s tossed-up delivery and sent it soaring straight back over the bowler’s head. The ball had just enough height and distance to land beyond the boundary rope near the CSK dugout, where Jadeja was stationed as a substitute fielder.
With the calmness of a seasoned pro, Jadeja took the catch with ease — despite it being purely symbolic. But true to his style, he didn’t just stop there. He mock-celebrated the “dismissal” of his skipper with a double fist pump and theatrical reaction, before theatrically tossing the ball into the ground. The crowd erupted in laughter, and the moment quickly went viral across social media.
— ricky (@ricky5959046277) April 30, 2025
Fans on Twitter couldn’t get enough of Jadeja’s playful gesture, with memes and reactions flooding in. While the Chahal over robbed CSK of a stronger finish, moments like these reflected the camaraderie and spirit within the team. For CSK fans, the entertaining mix of power-hitting and personality made it a memorable night at Chepauk — even if they fell just short of the 200-run mark.