MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings’ keeper and former captain, left fans in awe with his incredible skills. Tuesday’s IPL match saw MS Dhoni defy age by pulling off an amazing diving catch, snatching the ball mid-air. The CSK versus GT clash witnessed this spectacular moment, proving MS Dhoni’s enduring brilliance on-field.
CSK defeated GT with ease, winning by 63 runs in match seven of IPL 2024. The match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai witnessed CSK’s second victory. Their outstanding fielding display was a key factor in their dominant triumph.
MS Dhoni, 42, led the fielding effort with a brilliant diving grab to dismiss Gujarat Titans batting Vijay Shankar for a run-a-ball 12. GT were in early difficulties at 34/2 as they attempted to chase a large total of 207. Things worsened following MS Dhoni’s catch, which sent Shankar on his way.
In the eighth over of Gujarat Titans’ innings, Shankar attempted to drive a delivery outside off stump off Chennai Super Kings bowler Daryl Mitchell. He did, however, edge the ball. Despite his age, MS Dhoni assessed the ball perfectly and dove to his right to make an incredible catch.
The IPL’s official X account posted a photograph of MS Dhoni’s full-length dive, revealing that the CSK keeper-batsman extended a total of 2.27 meters to accomplish the grab. The photograph of the experienced cricketer stretching has gone popular on social media.
After MS Dhoni’s acrobatic attempt to return Shankar, another veteran cricketer, Ajinkya Rahane, executed a fantastic diving catch, rushing in from cow corner to remove David Miller for 21 off bowler Tushar Deshpande’s delivery.
The Gujarat Titans never got into a position to chase down the 200-plus total and were finally limited to 163/8. Sai Sudharsan (37 off 31) was his team’s sole batter to score 30-plus runs. Chennai’s Deepak Chahar, Deshpande, and left-arm bowler Mustafizur Rahman each took two wickets.
Shivam Dube and Rachin Ravindra Impress with Bat for CSK
Gujarat Titans sent the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings into bat, and they scored an incredible 206/6. Shivam Dube scored 51 from 23 balls, with two fours and five sixes.
Earlier, opener Rachin Ravindra got CSK off to a strong start, hitting six fours and three sixes in his 20-ball 46. Chennai skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 46 off 32 balls, while Mitchell added 24* and Sameer Rizvi 14 off 6.