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[Watch] Vintage MS Dhoni Turns Back Time With 'Incredible' Reflex Save Against RCB

MS Dhoni's incredible save left fans in awe (Twitter)MS Dhoni's incredible save left fans in awe (Twitter)

At an age when many athletes contemplate retirement, MS Dhoni, the seasoned warhorse of the Chennai Super Kings, illustrated that class is permanent and age, merely a detail.

During the electrifying opener of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Dhoni's wicketkeeping brilliance was a sight to behold, proving that his reflexes haven't dulled with time.


Dhoni defies Father Time with spectacular reflex save in CSK vs RCB clash

The moment that caught everyone's eye and became the talk of the town unfolded during the second over of the match, bowled by Tushar Deshpande. 

On the fourth ball, a tricky delivery outside off, which skidded off the surface without much rise, put Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis in a tight spot.

Attempting to cut it away, du Plessis got an underedge that seemed destined to beat the keeper. However, MS Dhoni, with the agility of a cat and the sharpness of a hawk, swiftly moved to his left, stopping the ball in its tracks with a display of reflexes that belied his 42 years.


This moment was a masterclass in wicketkeeping, and proof of Dhoni's unparalleled skills behind the stumps. Despite being the eldest statesman in the current IPL season, Dhoni demonstrated that his veteran instincts and physical abilities remain as sharp as ever.

Meanwhile, the match itself was off to a flying start with RCB, after winning the toss and opting to bat, blazing away to 52/3 after 8 overs. 

Du Plessis, leading from the front, was looking aggressive, scoring 35 off 23 balls, but the Royal Challengers lost three quick wickets inside the powerplay - with Virat Kohli and Cameron Green at the crease.