In a stunning display reminiscent of his prime, former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, stunned the crowd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with a flawless underarm run-out of Anuj Rawat.
In the ongoing opening match of the IPL 2024 season between CSK and RCB, former Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni showcased his timeless precision and skills with a remarkable throw from behind the stumps, dismissing RCB batter Anuj Rawat on the final delivery of the first innings.
The MA Chidambaram Stadium erupted in deafening cheers as Dhoni’s underarm throw found its mark, leaving Rawat short of his crease despite a desperate dive. The moment occurred during Tushar Deshpande’s final over, concluding a remarkable comeback for the bowler after conceding 25 runs in his previous over. Dhoni’s impeccable execution sealed RCB’s innings at 173 runs.
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Fans and experts praised MS Dhoni for his sharp reflexes in the match. Dhoni’s adept handling of low-bouncing balls to his left side on the Chennai pitch drew acclaim from former cricketers Ian Bishop and Sanjay Manjrekar. Bishop commented, “Good work MS, still got it,” while Manjrekar noted Dhoni’s calm focus, attributing his accuracy to innate talent.
On the match front, Chennai Super Kings put Royal Challengers Bangalore under pressure after opting to bowl first, restricting them to 173 runs. Their bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman’s impressive spell of 4 wickets for 30 runs, dominated early on, dismissing RCB’s top 5 batsmen swiftly. Despite a shaky start, RCB found stability through Dinesh Karthik and Anuj Rawat, who forged a crucial partnership of 95 runs. The duo’s resilience took RCB’s total to 173/6 in 20 overs.
Last Updated on March 22, 2024
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