On Wednesday, fans of the Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed a thrilling match between the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals, reminiscent of the league’s good old days. Despite the efforts of the Super Kings’ captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, it was the unheralded seamer Sandeep Sharma from the Rajasthan Royals who emerged as the hero, delivering two perfectly executed block-hole deliveries that helped secure his team’s three-run victory.
The excitement of the match was not limited to the stadium alone, as Jio Cinema, the online live-streaming platform of the IPL, recorded its highest viewership so far in the ongoing season. This was largely due to the valiant efforts of MS Dhoni, who single-handedly ignited the Chepauk Stadium with his outstanding performance towards the end of the match.
Viewership peaks
In a nail-biter of a game, the Chennai Super Kings had a daunting task ahead of them as they chased a target of 176. However, veterans MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja gave fans hope as they steadily chipped away at the required runs, leaving 21 to be scored off the final over.
Despite their valiant efforts, the Super Kings could only muster a total of 172 for 6, with Dhoni falling short of a fairy-tale ending to his 200th game for the team. Nonetheless, his heroics towards the end of the match left fans in awe and grabbed a staggering 2.2 crores viewers as Jio Cinema, the online live-streaming platform of the IPL, recorded their highest viewership yet in the ongoing 2023 season.
Although Dhoni would have preferred a different outcome, the fact that his performance drew in such a massive audience is a testament to his enduring popularity and skill on the field. As the IPL season continues to unfold, fans can only hope for more exciting matches and incredible performances from the league’s top players.
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