“We honor it as well. Since Dhoni is also our captain, we also find it enjoyable and enjoyable,” Ahmed said.
Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed made a daring statement on the Chennai Super Kings’ fan base after the team’s 20-run victory against the Delhi Capitals on March 31. Ahmed said that because of the amazing support of DC’s supporters worldwide, every IPL location is a home field for the Yellow Army, even if DC plays its home matches in Visakhapatnam.
Even though it was the Capitals’ scheduled home game, the Vizag crowd was a sea of yellow throughout the DC vs. CSK match, supporting the club and former CSK captain MS Dhoni. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of CSK, also expressed gratitude for the pre-match support and welcome the team got. Later, when questioned about it, Khaleel acknowledged the enormous fan base of the Chennai-based team.
Let me tell you first of all. Every IPL game that the Chennai Super Kings play is held at home (laughter). We honor it as well. Since he (Dhoni) is also our captain, it is enjoyable for us as well,” Khaleel said during the news conference after the game, as reported by India Today.
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The camp is also in a positive mood: Ahmed Khaleel
The DC pacer was obviously in awe of CSK’s devoted supporters, who make their team feel at home no matter where they play. Even though DC had a few fans in the stands, the yellow contingent gave their presence a strong sense.
“Yet, a small contingent of Delhi supporters attended the game to cheer us on, and they were likely pleased with the outcome. After the victory, the team’s whole roster is grinning, and the atmosphere in the camp is positive,” he said.
“You get momentum when you triumph. Our triumph highlights both our strongest points and our places for improvement. Khaleel continued, “Therefore, the atmosphere that has been created has provided the answers to those questions.”
Regarding the game, CSK concluded at 171/6 in their 20 overs, falling 20 runs short of the mark. However, Dhoni (37* off 16) and Ravindra Jadeja (21* off 17) offered spectators a sneak peek at their explosive hitting late in the game. DC reached 191/5, with to fifty-fives from David Warner (52) and Rishabh Pant (51), as well as a solid forty-three from Prithvi Shaw.
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With two wickets for twenty-one in his allotted four overs, Khaleel won Player of the Match, making all the difference for DC. After dropping their first two games, DC won their first of the season. On the other hand, the reigning champs dropped their first game of the year.
