Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) icon MS Dhoni batted for the first time in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) when he walked out in the middle during the side’s IPL 2024 game against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Visakhapatnam.
MS Dhoni Slams 37 Out Of 16 Balls
Dhoni didn’t get the chance to bat in CSK’s first two matches, having demoted himself in the order. The player, however, came out to bat against DC when CSK went 6 down. Dhoni walked out to bat amid raucous reception from the crowd in Vizag and ended up slamming 37 not out off 16 balls, an innings that was laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes.
Takes Fans Back In Time, Heaps Praises
As MS Dhoni Walked Into Bat during the DC vs CSK Match, the atmosphere was electric. The crowd was buzzing with anticipation and the chants of ‘Mahi Maar Raha Hai’ echoed through social media timelines. With Every Boundary he scored, Dhoni seemed to turn back the clock, reminding fans of his impeccable timing and unparalleled process with the bat.
Heartbreak For CSK as Team Lost The Match
However, there was heartbreak for Chennai after they fell short by 20 runs against Delhi Capitals. Dhoni ended the night unbeaten with 37 runs off 16 balls.
With CSK needing 41 runs from the final over, bowled by Anrich Nortje, Dhoni plundered 20 runs, smashed two sixes and two boundaries. Batting first, Delhi Capitals scored 191 runs, thanks to Rishabh Pant (51) and David Warner (53) slamming half centuries and Prithvi Shaw contributing with a 43-run knock.