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CSK Troll MS Dhoni After He Confuses All By Not Naming Shivam Dube In XI vs DC

On a MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch in Chennai, where run-scoring wasn't easy, the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings dominated Delhi Capitals to take another step towards the IPL 2023 playoffs with a big win. The match, however, started with a confusion as MS Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat. "We will bat first. We have played a few games on this wicket. There are chances of this wicket slowing down. We can't complain about this track. We try to keep it simple. We try to keep reiterating the same thing. Try to accomplish your plan. Try to execute your plans. We have one change. Rayudu comes in for Dube," Dhoni said at the toss.

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After CSK vs DC Game: Chennai Super Kings In Strong Position

Chennai Super Kings has taken another step towards the IPL 2023 playoff spot. MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja's blistering knocks followed by Matheesha Pathirana's three-wicket haul helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinch a 27-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, CSK have 15 points from 12 games and are sitting at the second spot. DC are all but out of the playoff race as they remain at the bottom of the points table.

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana Shine As Chennai Super Kings Beat Delhi Capitals By 27 Runs

Mahendra Singh Dhoni punished Khaleel Ahmed and then marshalled his bowling resources to perfection as Chennai Super Kings comprehensively beat Delhi Capitals by 27 runs to take a giant stride towards IPL play-off on Wednesday. The talismanic skipper's couple of monstrous sixes in his 9-ball-20 did help CSK get to 167 for 8, which was at least 20 runs above-par on a tacky Chepauk track. The total was just what Dhoni needed to marshall his bowlers as Delhi Capitals were never in hunt after their batting mainstays David Warner (0), Phil Salt (17) and Mitch Marsh (5) were out by the start of the fourth over.

MS Dhoni Meets Oscar-winning Team of 'The Elephant Whisperers', Gifts Personalised Jerseys

MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings captain, met with the Oscar-winning team of the documentary "The Elephant Whisperers" on Tuesday. "Chennai Super Kings felicitated real-life heroes Bomman and Bellie, the elephant caregivers, and Oscar-winning filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves in a special event on Tuesday (May 9). Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni presented personalised CSK jerseys to the trio after training at the MA Chidambaram stadium on Tuesday," the CSK said in a press release.

Watch: MS Dhoni On Rampage At Chepauk vs DC, Wife Sakshi Dhoni And Daughter Ziva Rejoice

The talismanic skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni showed his hitting prowess, hammering two big sixes to boost Chennai Super Kings's score to 167 for 8 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match in Chennai on Wednesday. Dhoni (20, 9 balls, 1x4, 2x6) smacked Khaleel Ahmed for a couple of maximums in the penultimate over to give a push to the score on an evening when run-making wasn't very easy. The Capitals bowlers came to the fore, keeping the Super Kings batters on the leash on a slugging pitch.

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni's Cheeky Gesture Frightens Deepak Chahar. Video Is Viral

Former India captain MS Dhoni is known for his cool and calm demeanour on the field. However, Dhoni, who is referred as 'captain cool' by his teammates, was seen in a different avatar in a video, which has been doing rounds on social media. In a video shared on Twitter, Dhoni was involved in a funny incident, along with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Deepak Chahar. In the viral video, Dhoni was seen making a cheeky gesture towards Chahar, who was having a chat with CSK bowling coach Dwayne Bravo.

"Massive Personalities...": England Great On Why Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir Heated Exchange Was 'Brilliant'

Apart from the high-octane action on the field in the IPL 2023, one major talking point in the cash-rich league has been the altercations between stars of various teams. Be it Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli's on-field heated exchange with Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir and pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. Or, RCB star pacer Mohammed Siraj's angry words with Delhi Capitals' Phil Salt and David Warner. The incidents seem to be too many. And England great Graeme Swann feels it is great for the IPL.

"Got Phenomenal Power": Australia Great's High Praise For CSK Star. Not MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey on Tuesday said big-hitting batter Shivam Dube is a unique talent and he been playing at his best because of the clarity of his role. "He is a unique talent. His ability to hit the ball out of the park is amazing. He has got phenomenal power. We see him in practice all the time. What is really important is the clarity on his role in the team, maybe we did not quite have it last year and the start of this year," Hussey said.

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CSK Troll MS Dhoni After He Confuses All By Not Naming Shivam Dube In XI vs DC

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After CSK vs DC Game: Chennai Super Kings In Strong Position

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana Shine As Chennai Super Kings Beat Delhi Capitals By 27 Runs

MS Dhoni Meets Oscar-winning Team of 'The Elephant Whisperers', Gifts Personalised Jerseys

Watch: MS Dhoni On Rampage At Chepauk vs DC, Wife Sakshi Dhoni And Daughter Ziva Rejoice

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni's Cheeky Gesture Frightens Deepak Chahar. Video Is Viral

"Massive Personalities...": England Great On Why Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir Heated Exchange Was 'Brilliant'

"Got Phenomenal Power": Australia Great's High Praise For CSK Star. Not MS Dhoni