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MS Dhoni-R Ashwin Partnership Results In Stunning Dismissal For Chennai Super Kings - Video Goes Viral

MS Dhoni completed yet another stumping following a stunning ploy from R Ashwin to dismiss Nitish Rana during the IPL 2025 encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. Nitish looked in supreme form as he slammed 81 off just 36 deliveries. However, it was a brilliant bit of planning from Ashwin that led to his wicket. During the 12th over of the RR innings, Nitish stepped out of his crease to hit Ashwin for big one but the veteran spinner delivered his ball wide off the off stump. The batter missed it completely and Dhoni had the easy task to completing the stumping

On Chepauk Home Advantage, CSK Coach's Honest Verdict: "Last Couple Of Years..."

Following the loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Friday, Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming stated that the five-time champions have failed to understand the Chennai pitch in the last few years, reported ESPNcricinfo. During the IPL 2025 mega auction, the Chennai-based franchise went behind the spinners as the MA Chidam Stadium helps the slow bowlers more during the match. However, that was not the case in their second home game of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league, as they lost to RCB by 50 runs.

India Test Icon, Bought By CSK In 2021, Counters Stephen Fleming's "Home Advantage" Remark

Indian Test legend Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Chennai Super Kings is "one franchise" that has always prepared tracks at the Chepauk as per its strengths and hence finds it difficult to digest head coach Stephen Fleming's comment of "not having any home advantage". CSK suffered their heaviest home defeat while chasing, losing by 50 runs to Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pujara, who was with the franchise for a season in 2021, also indicated that CSK middle-order comprising Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran and Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have to shoulder more responsibility.

"His Hands Move In Just One Direction, Toward The Stumps": Aakash Chopra On MS Dhoni's Wicket-Keeping Skills

Even at 43, MS Dhoni continues to amaze fans with his lightning-fast wicket-keeping skills. During Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chepauk, the veteran produced yet another moment of magic behind the stumps, reaffirming why he is regarded as one of the greatest wicketkeepers of all time. CSK suffered a disappointing 50-run defeat at home. Aakash Chopra, the former cricketer-turned-commentator, heaped praise on Dhoni's skills. "He's simply remarkable. The fastest hands in the game--when we talk about speed, the definition is now 'fast, faster, MS Dhoni.' We always say, 'Don't try this at home' because what he does is truly unique. Fundamentally, in fielding, the hands naturally move backward upon receiving the ball to absorb impact. Otherwise, the ball spills out due to the hardness of the hands. But Dhoni defies this logic. His hands move in just one direction--toward the stumps. There's only one player in the world who can execute that kind of stumping with such precision, and that's MS Dhoni," JioStar expert Aakash stated on JioHotstar.

"Hope Ambati Rayudu Is Doing Okay": Ex-CSK The Target Of Trolls After RCB's Win At Chepauk, Reply Is Classic

Royal Challengers Bengaluru notched a memorable win over Chennai Super Kings on Friday. The Rajat Patidar-led side won by 50 runs, and it was the first time since 2008 that RCB had won against CSK in Chennai. Former CSK star Ambati Rayudu is a quite a vocal supporter of the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side and before the match said, "Purely as a fan, and as someone who had really good laughter at them over the years because of what they do to themselves, I would want them to win sometime, but not this year, maybe. We want CSK to do well and win it this year. In the end, we need someone like RCB in the IPL (laughs)."

"CSK Support Staff Don't Have The Guts...": Ex-India Star Makes Huge Claim After MS Dhoni Bats At No. 9

MS Dhoni came out to bat at the astonishingly low batting position of No. 9 as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 50 runs in IPL 2025 on Friday. Chasing 196, CSK looked down and out, but their talisman Dhoni walked in after seven wickets had fallen, with the target almost out of reach. Former India cricketer and cricket expert Manoj Tiwary slammed the decision to have Dhoni bat at No. 9, and even stated that CSK support staff fear telling Dhoni to bat higher up the order.

On MS Dhoni's Disgusting Morphed Video By Fan, Ex-India Star's Sharp Retort

Chennai Super Kings and India legend MS Dhoni has come under scrunity for coming in too late to bat during the IPL 2025 game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday night. Chasing a big target of 197 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Dhoni came in to bat at the number 9 position, even after Ravichandran Ashwin. Though he played a fiery cameo -- 30 not out off 16 -- it could help CSK's cause as the side suffered a huge 50-run loss at the hands of RCB. This also happened to be CSK first loss to the side at Chepauk since IPL 2008.

CSK Always Make Pitches As Per Their Strengths, So It's Surprising: Cheteshwar Pujara On Stephen Fleming's Comment

Indian Test legend Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Chennai Super Kings is "one franchise" that has always prepared tracks at the Chepauk as per its strengths and hence finds it difficult to digest head coach Stephen Fleming's comment of "not having any home advantage". CSK suffered their heaviest home defeat while chasing, losing by 50 runs to Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pujara, who was with the franchise for a season in 2021, also indicated that CSK middle-order comprising Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran and Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have to shoulder more responsibility.

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MS Dhoni-R Ashwin Partnership Results In Stunning Dismissal For Chennai Super Kings - Video Goes Viral

On Chepauk Home Advantage, CSK Coach's Honest Verdict: "Last Couple Of Years..."

India Test Icon, Bought By CSK In 2021, Counters Stephen Fleming's "Home Advantage" Remark

"His Hands Move In Just One Direction, Toward The Stumps": Aakash Chopra On MS Dhoni's Wicket-Keeping Skills

"Hope Ambati Rayudu Is Doing Okay": Ex-CSK The Target Of Trolls After RCB's Win At Chepauk, Reply Is Classic

"CSK Support Staff Don't Have The Guts...": Ex-India Star Makes Huge Claim After MS Dhoni Bats At No. 9

On MS Dhoni's Disgusting Morphed Video By Fan, Ex-India Star's Sharp Retort

CSK Always Make Pitches As Per Their Strengths, So It's Surprising: Cheteshwar Pujara On Stephen Fleming's Comment