New Delhi. Even today, the same strength is still there in Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s batting which was seen in the beginning of IPL. Chennai Super Kings had to face defeat in a close match against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. After winning the toss and coming to bat first, Delhi scored 191 runs on the basis of fifties by captain Rishabh Pant and David Warner. In reply, thanks to the last innings played by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chennai was able to reach 171 runs for 6 wickets.
Against Delhi Capitals, Mahendra Singh Dhoni once again showed the form for which he is known. Chasing the target of 192 runs, Khalil Ahmed gave setbacks to the Chennai team in the beginning and in the end, Mukesh Kumar’s strong bowling strengthened Delhi’s hold in the match. Ajinkya Rahane played a quick inning of 45 runs but lost his wicket at the wrong time. Darrell Mitchell scored 34 runs but the most important inning was Mahendra Singh Dhoni. After 6 wickets fell, he stepped on the field and if he had come to bat higher in the order, the outcome of the match could have changed.
Dhoni’s stormy innings
Mahendra Singh Dhoni played an inning of 37 runs in 16 balls against Delhi Capitals. When he stepped on the field after the fall of 6 wickets, the matter had gone towards Delhi. This stalwart, who started the innings with a four, played an explosive innings, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes. In the last over, the team needed 41 runs which was impossible but in this over of Enrique Norkhia, Dhoni scored 20 runs by hitting two sixes and two fours. Entertained the fans a lot while scoring runs at a strike rate of 231.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 1, 2024, 05:46 IST