MS Dhoni’s incredible 28* off 9 stole the show in Lucknow that evening.
At Ekana Stadium, the great MS Dhoni once again had everyone in the stands cheering as he scored an incredible 28 off just 9 runs to lead his team to 176 runs. Even though CSK had trouble early on against LSG, Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja ensured that by the conclusion of the 20 overs, they had the upper hand.
Former cricketer Tom Moody talked about Dhoni’s health at 42 and his desire for runs after witnessing him play at an unbelievable level. Moody expressed gratitude for Dhoni’s ability to play cricket without any experience prior to the IPL and still consistently perform at an exceptionally high level of fitness for his side.
“At 42 years old, he is still in excellent shape, very focused, and has a voracious appetite, but the conundrum is that he does not play cricket and will not be participating in the IPL. It is difficult to come out of the cold and be suddenly expected to produce at an elite level, as stated by ESPNcricinfo, according to Moody.
Wasim Jaffer, a former cricket player, too jumped in to congratulate the seasoned player, saying that while hitting in death is extremely tough, Dhoni still does it with ease. Watching Dhoni perform without any match practise is amazing, remarked Jaffer.
Seeing Dhoni perform that feat without any match practise is amazing: Jaffer
It’s amazing. One of the hardest things to accomplish when facing bowlers who are at the top of their game and playing international cricket is to hit in the dying stages, which he does with such ease. Watching him perform that without any match practice is amazing, Jaffer remarked.
Despite Dhoni’s outstanding performance, LSG skipper KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock pieced together an undefeated partnership of 134 runs to win the victory for the team, as CSK lost by eight wickets. Player of the match was to KL Rahul because of his 82* off 53.
