IPL 2023 - "Dhoni Review System": CSK Skipper's DRS Call Sends Twitter Into Meltdown

24.04.2023 - 03:31 sports.ndtv.com

The 'Dhoni Review System' was once again on display when Chennai Super Kings took on Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2023 game at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

On the third ball of the 18th over of KKR's chase, a superb review from MS Dhoni sent David Wiese packing. A slower ball from Tushar Deshpande hit Wiese on the pad, but umpire was unconvinced with the appeal.

Dhoni decided to go upstairs and the reviews revealed that the ball would have hit the stumps. Aise Hi Nahi Kehte...DRS ko DHONI REVIEW SYSTEM #DhoniReviewSystem#KKRvCSK #Dhoni#rahane #raydu #csk pic.twitter.com/cTEXVj8F4I Soon after the review from MS Dhoni, Twitter found no respite as the fans flooded the microblogging platform with praises for the legendary player. Check out some of the reactions here: #DRS DhoniReviewSystem Success rate : 85.71%@msdhoni The man with more power #CSKForever #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/y7TmNfI2PA Dhoni Review System #KKRvsCSK pic.twitter.com/m7YqGk9Ufs Hence DRS had been proved as Dhoni review system!!! #MSDhoni https://t.co/FGt0LrBQVh The smile on Nitin Menon's face after the successful review says everything. #DhoniReviewSystem Also, the smiles that arise when the Dhoni Review system doesn't fail pic.twitter.com/nSvb7Qa3Nk Talking about the game, Ajinkya Rahane, whose T20 game has undergone a complete metamorphosis, smashed an eye-popping 29-ball-71 as Chennai Super Kings, buoyed by support from the capacity Eden Gardens crowd, out-batted Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs.

A transformed Rahane took Eden Gardens by storm with his sensational stroke-play which was complemented in equal measure by the muscular Shivam Dube (50 off 21 balls) and ever-consistent Devon Conway (56 off 40 balls) with CSK scoring an imposing 235 for 4

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It was the Yashasvi Jaiswal show at the Eden Gardens on Thursday as the Rajasthan Royals opener slammed the fastest fifty in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to guide his team to victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. Jaiswal finished at 98 off just 57 deliveries with the help of 13 boundaries and 5 massive sixes. It was a special innings from the left-handed batter who earned praises from both fans and experts alike. The 2022 season has been special for Jaiswal who has already scored a century in the tournament and is currently just one run behind Faf du Plessis in the race for the Orange Cap.

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IPL 2023: "Was Outnumbered" - Why MS Dhoni's Decision To Bat First vs Mumbai Indians Was Overruled

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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.