From Roar to Silence: Dhoni’s Dismissal Leaves Fans and Family Shocked
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MS Dhoni's return as captain of the Chennai Super Kings did not commence favorably, as the iconic cricketer was dismissed for just 1 run off 4 deliveries against the Kolkata Knight Riders during an IPL 2025 match at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 11. Dhoni kept the enthusiastic Chepauk crowd in suspense, even allowing Impact Sub Deepak Hooda to bat ahead of him, before finally stepping onto the field at No. 9 for the second time in the tournament. However, Sunil Narine, who has been a challenging opponent for him in the IPL, quickly ended the innings.
Narine delivered a sharp off-spinner to Dhoni, who moved his front foot across the line. Unable to adjust to the ball's turn, Dhoni misplayed his shot, resulting in the ball hitting him directly in front of the stumps. Umpire Chris Gaffaney had no hesitation in raising his finger to signal the out decision. Dhoni promptly opted for a review, having raised his bat to the umpire as soon as Narine appealed.
As the replays were analyzed, a faint sound was detected on the UltraEdge, indicating the ball was close to the bat. However, the third umpire took his time and concluded that there was a clear gap between the ball and the bat. Once the possibility of an inside edge was ruled out, Dhoni's chances of survival were minimal, resulting in three reds on the review.
CSK vs KKR Live Score IPL 2025
A disheartened Dhoni made his way back after scoring just 1 run off 4 deliveries. When Gaffaney was requested to uphold his initial ruling, a profound silence enveloped Chepauk. Among the disappointed and astonished CSK supporters was Rivaba, the wife of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who found it hard to accept the third umpire's verdict. In disbelief, Rivaba raised her hands to her head and then covered her face.
Kudos should be given to KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane for opting to hand the ball to Narine, who boasts an impressive track record against Dhoni—having dismissed him three times in T20 matches and allowing only two boundaries in 19 innings during the IPL. Prior to the commencement of the 16th over, Rahane was observed conversing with Moeen Ali and Narine. The three agreed that Narine should complete his full bowling quota in an effort to dismiss Dhoni early, a strategy that proved to be highly effective for KKR.
MS Dhoni vs Sunil Narine in T20s
Inns: 19
Runs: 48
Balls: 92
Dismissals: 3
Avg: 16.0
SR: 52.17
4s/6: 2/0
Bnd%: 2.17
Dot%: 55.4
Dhoni stepped up to lead CSK after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the tournament with a fractured elbow. Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL titles and two Champions League titles and is among the world's most successful captains.
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