First Time In IPL History! MS Dhoni Makes History With Unique 'Double Century'

22.04.2023 - 07:15 sports.ndtv.com

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cruised to a 7-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash on Friday.

While Ravindra Jadeja and Devon Conway were the top performers with the ball and the bat respectively, Dhoni silently completed a unique double-century behind the stumps.

The 41-year-old Dhoni became the first wicket-keeper in the history of IPL to affect 200 dismissals. In the match against Hyderabad, Dhoni inflicted a run-out, a catch, and a stumping, adding to his tally to complete the unique 'double ton' in 233 IPL matches.

When it comes to the overall list, Dhoni is the outright leader at the No. 1 spot. Following him is Royal Challengers Bangalore's veteran wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik who has 187 dismissals to his name in 218 matches.

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MS Dhoni is considered to be one of the best captains in world cricket but the Chennai Super Kings skipper revealed that not all of his decisions are always followed without any resistance. During the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Mumbai Indians, Dhoni wanted to bat first keeping the conditions in mind but he was completely overruled by the team management who were in favour of bowling. Dhoni had to relent and he decided to bowl first after winning the toss. It turned out to be the right ball as his side went on to win the match quite comfortably at the Chepauk Stadium.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023: Will MS Dhoni And Co. Play Extra Spinner?

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) look to get back to winning ways when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Wednesday. After suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, CSK's form has dipped. However, the MS Dhoni-led side's ability to bounce back can never be underestimated. With the tactical acumen of Dhoni playing a vital role in most of their victories this season, the former India captain could exploit the situation once again. Notably, CSK had won the reverse fixture by 12 runs in Chennai.

"Plans Wrong Or Execution Bad?": MS Dhoni's Blunt Take On Chennai Super Kings' Loss vs Punjab Kings In IPL 2023

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was left ruing the four-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in their own den, saying the bowlers need to be more aware of the situation and also indicated that the execution was probably "bad". CSK had a good chance of victory after posting 200 for four at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, thanks chiefly to another Devon Conway special of unbeaten 92, but the Shikhar Dhawan-led side hit the winning runs off the last ball to silence the yellow brigade on Sunday. "We lost it in a couple of overs in the middle. You need to be aware what you need to bowl and be clear because the batters will be going for it (big hits). (Matheesha) Pathirana bowled well but other than that, we need to see if the plans were wrong or the execution was bad," said Dhoni.

IPL 2023: "GOAT Finisher" - MS Dhoni's Back-To-Back Sixes In Final Over vs Punjab Kings Breaks Internet

MS Dhoni is widely considered to be one of the best finishers of all time in world cricket and the Chennai Super Kings skipper totally lived up to his reputation as he slammed back-to-back sixes in the final over of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Punjab Kings on Sunday. Dhoni came out to bat in the 19th over of the match and although he tried to hit the big shot from the first ball, the connection was not there. However, it all changes on the fifth ball of the final over as he slammed Sam Curran for a flat six over backward point. The crowd at the Chepauk Stadium could not contain their excitement as chants of "Dhoni, Dhoni' could be heard from all corners. The veteran batter took strike for the final ball and it was met with a similar fate as he heaved it over the mid-wicket fielder to his second maximum.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2023: Will MS Dhoni And Co. Make Any Changes?

Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings are all set to take on Punjab Kings in their next IPL 2023 match on Sunday at Chepauk. The MS Dhoni-led side will be coming to this clash after facing a 32-run defeat against Rajasthan Royals but they will be favorites in the match against PBKS. CSK are dealing with the injury concerns of Deepak Chahar and Ben Stokes but have managed the proceedings well as youngsters like Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, and others are contributing well. There are chances that CSK might go ahead with their same side against PBKS.

IPL 2023, CSK vs PBKS: MS Dhoni's Men Start Favourites vs Shikhar Dhawan And Co. In Battle of 'Kings'

Chennai Super Kings will head into the IPL match against Punjab Kings as favourites with spin bowlers expected to play a huge role in the home side's scheme of things, on Sunday. Both teams head into the game on the back of defeats in their previous matches. While CSK fell short by 32 runs against Rajasthan Royals, PBKS lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 56 runs. CSK, however, will be happy to return to home comforts, where spin is king and their shrewd captain M S Dhoni will look to strangle the PBKS batters. A high-flying CSK was ambushed in Jaipur as the batters came up short, chasing 203 for victory against the Royals.