The support and affection for MS Dhoni peaked at the Hyderabad stadium when the ex-India captain stepped up to bat during the last over of CSK’s innings.
There seems to be an endless devotion for MS Dhoni among fans, evident in how every IPL stadium in 2024 transforms into a stronghold for Chennai Super Kings whenever the legendary former India captain makes an appearance.
MS Dhoni impressed with the bat during the IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals, scoring 37 runs off 16 balls. Since then, fans eagerly anticipated his next batting appearance, which came when he faced just two balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
The sea of yellow jerseys in the stands overwhelmed the usual orange bucket seats, and the support and adoration for Dhoni peaked as he stepped out to bat in the final over of CSK’s innings.
The entire stadium cheered “MS Dhoni” as the former CSK captain walked out to bat
Dhoni was only batting for a short time, facing just two balls and scoring one run, but it was the most exciting part of the match. The IPL organizers made a video of all the fans’ emotions and moments, and they shared it on their official X account.
The video also showed some Sunrisers Hyderabad players paying tribute to Dhoni.
“He’s going down as a legend, especially in this country,” said SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen.
“Yeah, he’s still got it. He’s still the legend,” pointed out Aiden Markram.
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Indian bowler and domestic cricket star Jaydev Unadkat had high praise for his ex-captain.
“There’s no point denying the fact that everyone is a MS Dhoni fan. That man has got aura behind him. He’s a crowd pleaser and everyone loves him including myself and everyone in the country. What he has done for the country is absolutely invaluable,” he said.
Chennai Super Kings batted first but could only reach a total of 165/5 on a sluggish pitch, with Shivam Dube leading the scoring with 45 runs off 24 balls.
In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased down the target with 11 balls to spare, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s quickfire 37 runs off just 12 balls and Markram’s half-century, scoring 50 runs off 36 balls.
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