After winning the toss and choosing to bat in their final IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings got off to a fiery start at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Young opener Ayush Mhatre set the tone early, smashing 28 runs in Arshad Khan’s first over, making CSK’s intent crystal clear. Devon Conway and Urvil Patel picked up the momentum, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
The duo of Conway and Urvil stitched together a quickfire 63-run partnership off just 34 balls for the second wicket, pushing CSK past the 100-run mark by the ninth over. With the team cruising at 163/4 after 15 overs, the stage seemed set for a massive total—and, more importantly, for one iconic moment fans were hoping for: a final glimpse of MS Dhoni with the bat.
As the innings approached its climax, Dewald Brevis took center stage, launching a blistering assault on the bowlers. He raced to a 19-ball fifty in the penultimate over, partnering efficiently with Ravindra Jadeja. Every boundary Brevis hit built excitement, but also a sense of anxiety among fans desperate to see Dhoni bat. The tension reached its peak with just one ball left in the innings.
With Dhoni padded up and waiting by the dressing room stairs, social media exploded with hope. All eyes were on the crease, willing a wicket to fall—just for a chance to see the beloved finisher swing his bat one last time. The atmosphere was electric, tinged with nostalgia and anticipation.
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But fate had other plans. Brevis fell on the final ball of the innings, and Dhoni never got his chance with the bat. Instead, the CSK captain quietly climbed the steps to prepare for his wicketkeeping duties—leaving fans with bittersweet memories and the hope that this wasn’t truly the last time they’d see their Thala in action.