Amid Bromance Chatter, Old Video Of MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya Racing Resurfaces

02.06.2023 - 13:47 sports.ndtv.com

Hardik Pandya went toe-to-toe with his idol MS Dhoni earlier this week as Gujarat Titans took on Chennai Super Kings in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

However, Hardik failed to get the better of his idol as Dhoni led CSK to their fifth IPL title. After the defeat, Hardik said that he is proud of his team and if he had to lose the title to anyone he would rather lose it to CSK captain Dhoni.

He said that it was destiny for Dhoni to win the title and good things happen to good people and "he's been one of the best people he knows." "I'm very happy for him (MS Dhoni), destiny had this written.

If I had to lose, I'd rather lose to him. Good things happen to good people, and he's been one of the best people I know. God has been kind, God has been kind to me as well but today was his night," Hardik Pandya said at the time of the post-match presentation.

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India vs Pakistan - that is one cricket rivalry which throws up many stories that have the potential to become folklores. Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar are part of that cricket rivalry. While one was an ace opener, who changed the definition of batting at the top in Indian cricket, the other was one of the fastest bowlers that the world has ever seen. The two were fiercely competitive on the field, while off the field they shared a great friendship. They often indulged in banter too. A new episode that been added to that relationship.

"Why Go And Waste His Time?": Virender Sehwag Blasts Hardik Pandya Over Mohit Sharma Act

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final turned out to be a sporting spectacle that saw Ravindra Jadeja score 10 runs from the final two balls of the match, taking Chennai Super Kings across the line. The final over of the match was all going as per plan for GT, with Mohit Sharma conceding just 3 runs from the first 4 balls. However, the veteran pacer's rhythm seems to have been shaken a bit following a brief chat with skipper Hardik Pandya, which former India cricketer Virender Sehwag wasn't pleased to see.

"MS Dhoni's Biggest Strength Is...": CSK Coach After Team's 5th IPL Title Win

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey heaped praise on the veteran batter Ambati Rayudu for his performance in CSK's victory against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL ) 2023 on Monday. Rayudu went on the back foot to send the ball flying into the stands with his raw strength in the 13th over of the game. From that point, CSK made their way back into the game and clinched their fifth IPL title. "Some of those shots from Rayudu, I don't think many in the world can hit shots to slower balls like that," Hussey said after the match. He also lauded Dhoni's ability to take off pressure from players.

Watch: MS Dhoni, Ziva And More! Emotional Post-Match Scenes Sum Up CSK's IPL Title Triumph

The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final as they defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans in a last-ball thriller to lift the title for the 'record-equalling' 5th time. It was an emotional moment for fans all across the world as they saw Dhoni lead CSK all the way in what was seen as his last match in the tournament's history. In an emotional video shared by the IPL on Tuesday morning, Dhoni could be seen lifting Ravindra Jadeja in celebration while also acknowledging GT skipper Hardik Pandya for his side's effort. Later, daughter Ziva came and gave Dhoni a big hug, congratulating on the title.

"Hail" MS Dhoni: CSK's Last-Ball Win over GT To Clinch 5th IPL Title Sets Twitter Ablaze

It was a memorable day for all cricket fans around the world as Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in a last-ball thriller to clinch their fifth IPL title on Monday. Playing a rain-curtailed finale in Ahmedabad, Gujarat posted 214/4 in 20 overs. Later, while chasing 171 in 15 overs (DLS method), CSK needed 4 off the last ball, when Ravindra Jadeja smashed a boundary off Mohit Sharma's delivery and took his side to their fifth IPL trophy.

"If I Had To Lose...": Hardik Pandya's Glorious Tribute To MS Dhoni After IPL Final Defeat

Despite facing defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Hardik Pandya said that he is proud of his team and if he had to lose the title to anyone he would rather lose it to CSK captain MS Dhoni. Ravindra Jadeja provided a grandstand finish, hitting a six and a four with 10 needed off the last two balls, to power Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title as they beat defending champions Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.