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MS Dhoni Powers CSK to Victory, Achieves Historic IPL Milestone

Chennai Super Kings snap a five-match losing streak as Dhoni's unbeaten 26 and record-breaking 200 fielding dismissals inspire a 5-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.

MS Dhoni 26 off just 11 deliveries saw CSK win their second match in IPL 2025
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Lucknow Super Giants v Chennai Super Kings - Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India - April 14, 2025 Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni in action REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Lucknow Super Giants v Chennai Super Kings - Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India - April 14, 2025 Lucknow Super Giants' Ravi Bishnoi celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Rahul Tripathi REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Lucknow Super Giants v Chennai Super Kings - Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India - April 14, 2025 Lucknow Super Giants' Akash Singh, Digvesh Singh, Akash Deep and Ravi Bishnoi celebrate the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Vijay Shankar REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Overview

  • MS Dhoni became the first player in IPL history to reach 200 fielding dismissals, further cementing his legendary status.
  • Chennai Super Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets, chasing 167 with three balls to spare, ending their five-match losing streak.
  • Dhoni's unbeaten 26 off 11 balls, including four boundaries and a one-handed six, was pivotal in securing the victory and earned him the Player of the Match award.
  • Tactical changes, including the introduction of Shaik Rasheed and Jamie Overton, improved CSK's powerplay performance, setting the foundation for the win.
  • Despite the win, CSK remains at the bottom of the IPL standings, with Dhoni emphasizing the need for continued improvement in batting consistency.