MS Dhoni, the veteran wicket-keeper batsman, rolled back the years with a sensational late-overs cameo against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday night. His explosive knock, featuring an innovative reverse six and a towering 101-meter blast, left commentator Ravi Shastri speechless and propelled the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a fighting total of 176/6.
Dhoni Steps Up as CSK Falters
CSK’s batting order had struggled against the LSG bowling attack at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Dhoni, entering the fray as a beacon of hope, wasted no time in making his presence felt. In just his second ball faced, he dispatched a delivery from Mohsin Khan over deep extra cover for a boundary.
The next delivery witnessed a vintage Dhoni masterclass. Spotting a slower ball angled away by Mohsin Khan, Dhoni executed an unorthodox yet masterful reverse scoop, sending the ball sailing effortlessly over the wicketkeeper’s head for a maximum. This audacious stroke left commentator Ravi Shastri momentarily speechless, highlighting Dhoni’s enduring ability to surprise and delight fans.
Dhoni’s Power Continues: 101-Meter Monster Six
The following over saw Dhoni take on another challenge. Against a yorker from Yash Thakur, perfectly placed in the hitting zone, Dhoni displayed his power-hitting prowess. He dispatched the ball with a resounding crack, sending it soaring a staggering 101 meters over the cow corner for another six. This monstrous hit prompted an excited outburst from Shastri, who exclaimed, “He has smashed that. It’s a massive six. Wow! That was big!”
Dhoni continued his late-overs onslaught, smashing two boundaries in the remaining deliveries. He finished the over unbeaten on a blazing 9-ball 28, with a staggering 16 runs coming in the final over alone. His knock included a total of six maximums and four boundaries.
This dominant display by Dhoni further cements his legacy as the ‘master of the death overs.’ With this knock, he has taken his career tally of runs scored in the 20th over of an IPL innings to an impressive 772. Even more remarkable is his strike rate in these final overs, a staggering 246.64. In IPL 2024 alone, Dhoni has amassed a phenomenal 57 runs in the 20th over, spread across just 16 balls, showcasing his ability to single-handedly elevate his team’s score in the crucial final stages of the innings.
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