Fans react to MS Dhoni special [Source: @Cricadd247, @ydvabhi93/x]
Captain MS Dhoni powered Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to an electric win over a high-flying Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) unit in match number 30 of the IPL 2025 season. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter bludgeoned 26* runs from just 11 deliveries as CSK pulled off a dramatic chase with some style.
Dhoni’s explosive knock was met was much adulations from Indian cricket fans and fans of the CSK franchise overall, with many hailing the former Indian captain for proving all the doubters and his “haters” wrong.
Fans hail MS Dhoni’s match-winning cameo
Batting at number seven, MS Dhoni arrived at the crease with five overs remaining in the innings, at a time when CSK required another 56 runs for a win. The cricketer forged an unbeaten 57-run partnership from just 27 deliveries with Shivam Dube to take CSK past the finishing line in a thrilling final over.
Dhoni smeared four boundaries and one huge one-handed six in his 11-ball knock of 26* to snap CSK’s five-match losing streak this IPL 2025 season.
As one can expect, fans were quick to admire MS Dhoni’s explosive match-winning special and his return to form, especially at a time when the legendary Indian cricketer was facing much heat over his batting intent for the past few weeks. Still ripe at age 43, nearly 44, fans were also quick to praise Dhoni’s hunger for success at this stage of his career. Here we look at some of the fans expressing their reaction over CSK’s welcome win.
Fans react to MS Dhoni special and CSK win
“MS Dhoni at the age of 44 still finishing the matches for CSK” - @Cricadd247
“Ms Dhoni Is only Batsman in The Csk Who Plays T20 knock Baki sab Bevkoof hai” - @MovieBreaking2
“See, you all — the finisher ain't finished. Your idol is still dreaming of touching a 250+ strike rate. Oh captain, my captain” - @mohbhangpiya
“CSK winning and Thala finishing. Can't imagine the worst scenario as a rival fan” - @ydvabhi93
“MS Dhoni still carrying #CSK at 43! #LSGvCSK” - @Pran__07
“MS Dhoni, still the best at 43” - @Im_RaghavVR
“Dhoni is still so powerful! Finally in the right role with clear tactics. What a sensational knock! Well played, MS. Proving haters like me wrong.” - @AshwinR94
“Mahi mar raha hai our ms dhoni the finisher is back to finish his opposition” - @cutesimmi22
“MS Dhoni is here to SAVE CSK A$$” - @RajHomelander
The outcome marked CSK’s only second win of the IPL 2025 season, and their first after suffering five straight defeats. In spite of CSK’s emphatic five-wicket win, they are still ranked at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table.
MS Dhoni and co. will now face Mumbai Indians in match number 38 of the tournament on Sunday, April 20 at the Wankhede Stadium.