When CSK plays their fourth game of the season, Dhoni will undoubtedly be a major draw, particularly following his explosive cameo against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the previous game.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will play each other in Match 18. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, home of SRH, will host the two on Friday, April 5. Turning the pages of the past, SRH’s encounter with their impending adversary in the 2018 IPL was bittersweet.
In the 2018 final in Mumbai, the two teams faced off; CSK won their third title, while SRH tragically lost out on their second. Lead by MS Dhoni, the Yellow Brigade had their victorious expedition. Even though their talisman is no longer in control, Ruturaj Gaikwad and company still benefit from having him on the ground.
When CSK plays their fourth game of the season, Dhoni will undoubtedly be a major draw, particularly following his explosive cameo against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the previous game. With an undefeated 37 off just 16 balls, which included three sixes and four boundaries, the 42-year-old turned back time. Fans were thrilled to see ‘Thala’ bat for the first time this season, despite the fact that his side lost by 20 runs.
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Since he is batting in the lower middle order, Dhoni has a strong record against the SRH and would be looking to produce some comparable big blows if given the chance. Take a look at Dhoni’s IPL stats from Hyderabad.
IPL statistics for MS Dhoni in Hyderabad
According to the statistics, Dhoni did most of his greatest work against SRH in CSK’s backyard. The right-hander’s stats in Hyderabad aren’t very outstanding. At this location, the great captain has amassed 134 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 131.37 and an average of 19.14. In Hyderabad, he again was unable to record a single half-century.
| Matches | 8 |
| Innings | 8 |
| Runs | 134 |
| Average | 19.14 |
| Not Outs | 1 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 131.37 |
| Highest Score | 37 |
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Hyderabad’s dismissals of MS Dhoni
Against Pacers: With an astounding strike rate of 148.43, Dhoni has accumulated 95 runs at this ground against the pacers. Five dismissals for fast deliveries were given to him.
| Innings | 8 |
| Balls | 64 |
| Runs | 95 |
| Average | 19.0 |
| Outs | 5 |
| 4s/6s | 9/3 |
| Strike Rate | 148.43 |
Against Spinners: At this location, Dhoni, who often plays as a finisher, has had difficulty against spinners. In six innings, he scored a pitiful 39 runs with a strike percentage of 102.63.
| Innings | 6 |
| Balls | 38 |
| Runs | 39 |
| Average | 39.0 |
| Outs | 1 |
| 4s/6s | 4/1 |
| Strike Rate | 102.63 |
