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Amidst Criticism, CSK Rewrite History As Shankar, Dhoni Forge Record-Breaking Stand

Poulomi Chakraborty

CSK's Record Breaking 6th Wicket Partnership (Source: AP Photos) CSK's Record Breaking 6th Wicket Partnership (Source: AP Photos) 

The IPL action doubled up on Saturday with an exciting double-header, kicking off with a thrilling clash between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. As DC shone with brilliance, CSK’s struggle remained the same.

CSK's batting woes continued in the chase, but Vijay Shankar and MS Dhoni stepped up. Their crucial 6th-wicket stand not only stabilized the innings but also became CSK’s highest-ever partnership for that wicket in IPL history.

CSK Script History Despite Setback

After starting the season with a thrilling victory over the Mumbai Indians, their struggle started. Another defeat against Delhi Capitals extended their wait for a comeback as batting woes persisted. But MS Dhoni and Vijay Shankar’s 6th wicket partnership gave a huge boost to their innings.

After losing 5 wickets within 74 runs, MS Dhoni and Vijay Shankar stepped up and gave a significant boost. Coming to bat as a number 4 batter, Vijay Shankar scored a half-century and played an unbeaten knock of 69 runs in 54 balls. Dhoni remained unbeaten on 30 runs. Their unbeaten 84-run stand set a new record as the franchise’s highest-ever 6th-wicket partnership in IPL history.

Their partnership eclipsed the previous record of 73 unbeaten runs set by S Badrinath and Michael Hussey in 2008 against Punjab Kings. In 2012, MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo stitched CSK’s highest 6th wicket partnership of unbeaten 73 runs against the Mumbai Indians.

Highest 6th Wicket Partnership For CSK In IPL

Runs
Partnership
Opponent
Year
84*MS Dhoni and Vijay Shankar Delhi Capitals2025
73*Subramanaiam Badrinath and Michael HusseyPunjab Kings2008
73*Dwayne Bravo and MS DhoniMumbai Indians2012

Another Crushing Defeat For CSK

CSK aimed for a stronger bounce-back against the Delhi Capitals, but their wait has become longer as the Delhi Capitals crushed them with a 25-run defeat. While bowling first, Khaleel secured 2 wickets, and the other bowlers tried to dominate, restricting the opponent to just 183 runs.

CSK’s batting troubles resurfaced in the chase, crumbling early with three quick wickets in the powerplay. The middle-order batters struggled as the mighty partnership between Vijay Shankar and MS Dhoni’s mighty partnership failed to turn the tide and faced the heartbreaking defeat.