Choosing to bowl first proved beneficial for the Lucknow Super Giants as they swiftly dismissed Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad during the powerplay.
Despite the efforts of Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja, who guided their team to 51/2 by the powerplay’s end, their partnership failed to yield significant runs.
The game shifted momentum as Chennai lost crucial wickets, including Rahane, Shivam Dube, and Sameer Rizvi, leaving them struggling at 90/5 in 12.2 overs. With Moeen Ali’s departure in the 18th over, all attention turned to MS Dhoni to rescue the innings for CSK.
In a pivotal moment during the 19th over, Dhoni opted for an unconventional shot, sending the ball sailing for a six off Mohsin Khan. As Mohsin delivered a length ball just outside the off stump in the second ball of the 19th over, Dhoni elegantly moved across the stumps, connecting with the ball’s trajectory.
Rohit Sharma…convince MS Dhoni for T20 WC 😅…No one can match him at present in Wicket Keeping, Fitness and Finisher.. still not out in IPl T20
— Bharat Dwarkani (@bharatdwarkani) April 19, 2024
At 42, he is reinventing shots which he has never played
One handed six
360 deg six #MSDhoni #Dhoni #CSKvsLSG #thalaforareason pic.twitter.com/Qdp5Uw1UTJ
𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 19, 2024
MS Dhoni smacks a 1⃣0⃣1⃣ metre SIX into the stands 💥
Lucknow is treated with an entertaining MSD finish 💛
Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL | #LSGvCSK | @msdhoni | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/XIT3O43l99
Brace yourselves, Lucknow.
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 19, 2024
MSD has arrived 💛#LSGvCSK #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema pic.twitter.com/kSXnpwewjk
The 42-year-old veteran executed a scoop, resulting in a top edge that flew over Lucknow’s wicketkeeper KL Rahul, much to the delight of the packed crowd, witnessing Dhoni’s innovative stroke play.
The Twitter community marveled at Dhoni’s creativity and skill, praising his ability to adapt and surprise with his unique shot selection.
