MS Dhoni in IPL 2025 (Source: AP Photos)
The 17th match of IPL 2025 between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals turned out to be another disappointing affair for CSK. They lost the game by 25 runs, and despite losing only five wickets in the chase, they never looked like going for the target.
MS Dhoni Hits New Low In IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals scored 183 while batting first, and CSK were 74-5 in the run-chase during the 11th over. They still had a chance to get to the target but Dhoni, and Vijay Shankar did not show any intent. MS Dhoni took 19 balls to hit his first boundary, a six off the bowling of Mukesh Kumar in the 18th over.
It is the most numbers of balls, a batter has taken to hit his first boundary in IPL 2025 and he eventually ended with a score of just 30 in 26 balls. He hit only one six and a four in his innings, and looked like a pale shadow of his vintage best. Vijay Shankar, on the other hand, scored 69 off 54 balls and CSK's overall approach to the game is being criticised from all over the corners.
Overall, CSK have now lost three out of their four matches and need to get their house in order quickly, if they want to make it to the playoffs in IPL 2025. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have won all the three matches, and would be hoping to build on the great start under new captain Axar Patel.
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