MS Dhoni turned back the clock to take a brilliant catch behind the stumps to leave both fans and experts stunned during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.
MS Dhoni turned back the clock to take a brilliant catch behind the stumps to leave both fans and experts stunned during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. The fans have not seen Dhoni bat in this year’s IPL till now but the fielding effort was enough to send the social media into a frenzy. Vijay Shankar edged a delivery from Daryl Mitchell and Dhoni did not hesitate one bit before pulling off a full-stretch dive to complete the catch. Replays showed that the ball travelled at quite a rapid pace after connecting with the bat and Dhoni had just 0.6 seconds to complete the effort.
Chennai Super Kings orchestrated a masterful performance, systematically dismantling the hopes of Gujarat Titans with a resounding victory margin of 63 runs.
Having won the toss and opted to bat first, CSK showcased their batting prowess by compiling a formidable total of 206 for six. The foundation was laid by a blend of stellar performances, with Shivam Dube’s explosive 51 off just 23 deliveries setting the stage on fire. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s composed 46 off 36 balls and Rachin Ravindra’s blistering 46 off 20 balls further fueled CSK’s dominance. Adding to the onslaught, Sameer Rizvi’s unexpected cameo of 14 runs and Daryl Mitchell’s valuable contribution of 24 runs bolstered their total.
In the bowling department, GT’s hopes were dimmed by CSK’s disciplined attack. Despite Rashid Khan’s effort to claim two wickets, the rest of the GT bowling unit struggled to contain CSK’s relentless assault. Sai Kishore, Spencer Johnson, and Mohit Sharma chipped in with a wicket each, but couldn’t prevent CSK from piling on the runs.
In pursuit of the daunting target, GT faltered under the pressure exerted by CSK’s bowling unit. Sai Sudharsan fought valiantly with a gritty 37 off 31 balls, but lacked support from the rest of the lineup. David Miller and Wriddhiman Saha both managed 21 runs each but failed to anchor the innings as wickets tumbled at regular intervals.
Ultimately, CSK’s comprehensive victory underscored their dominance on the field, leaving Gujarat Titans with a mountain to climb in their quest for redemption.
