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MS Dhoni Shines as CSK Defeat LSG in Dramatic IPL 2025 Clash

Dhoni's historic 200th dismissal, a crucial DRS call, and an unbeaten 26-run knock secure a 5-wicket win for Chennai Super Kings over Lucknow Super Giants.

Here's what MS Dhoni had to say about his match-winning knock vs LSG
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Chennai Super Kings seemed to be headed towards an unprecedented sixth consecutive defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants on Monday but captain MS Dhoni stepped in and did what most had assumed he had lost the ability to do. He smashed an unbeaten 26 in 11 balls to almost single-handedly turn it around for CSK and ended up winnng player of the match for the first time since IPL 2019. 
MS Dhoni made a rapid 26 to help Chennai Super Kings to a five wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL

Overview

  • Chennai Super Kings (CSK) claimed a 5-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 30 of IPL 2025, chasing down 167 with three balls to spare.
  • MS Dhoni became the first player in IPL history to achieve 200 fielding dismissals, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
  • Dhoni's tactical brilliance included a critical DRS review that dismissed Nicholas Pooran and a stunning run-out of Abdul Samad in the final over of LSG's innings.
  • Rishabh Pant's 63-run knock helped LSG post 166/7, but CSK's Ravindra Jadeja and Matheesha Pathirana delivered strong bowling performances to restrict the opposition.
  • Dhoni's unbeaten 26 off 11 balls, supported by Shivam Dube's 43, sealed the win and ended CSK's five-match losing streak in the tournament.