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"There Is No Recipe": MS Dhoni's Honest Take On Chennai Super Kings' Stellar Playoff Record

There is no secret recipe of leading a team into 12 play-offs in 14 seasons apart from choosing players who believe in "team first philosophy" and a co-operative management that stands through thick and thin, CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Saturday. Dhoni, who is probably playing the last of his 16 IPLs, has batted as low as no.8 and given chances to players like Shivam Dube to excel in a role assigned for him. "There is no recipe as such (CSK's play-offs record). You try to pick the best players and try to give them the best slot. You use them in the manner where they have most chances of succeeding and groom them in the areas where they are not as strong," he said after CSK sealed their play-off berth with massive 77-run win over DC here on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings: Predicted XIs For Both Sides In IPL 2023

Delhi Capitals will be squaring off against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2023 match on Saturday, at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi. DC will be coming to this clash after registering a 15-run victory over Punjab Kings. On the other hand, CSK faced a six-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous match. Currently, CSK are at the second spot on the points table with 15 points and just require a win to qualify into the playoffs. A win would, however, confirm a play-off spot but whether they finish in second place or third would depend on the Lucknow Super Giants' result against Kolkata Knight Riders later in the day.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Aim At Qualification, Delhi Capitals Look To End Season On High

A determined Chennai Super Kings unit wouldn't mind being masters of its own fate in its bid to steamroll the already ousted Delhi Capitals, who are looking to end a forgettable IPL campaign on a high in a final league game in New Delhi on Saturday. At the moment, CSK are on second on the points table with 15 points from 13 games. But a loss against DC along with a string of unfavourable results could see the four-time champions miss out on the last leg of IPL action. A win would, however, confirm a play-off spot but whether they finish in second place or third would depend on the Lucknow Super Giants' result against Kolkata Knight Riders later in the day.

"New Faces...": Ravi Shastri's Massive Prediction For India's 2024 T20 World Cup Squad

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is expecting a number of new faces in India's T20 World Cup squad next year with skipper Hardik Pandya having a "big say" in selection matters. While the likes of Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli still remain in the T20 scheme of things, the phasing out process had started after a disappointing semi-final exit in last year's global meet in Australia. "I think they will (look in new direction)," Shastri told ESPN Cricinfo.

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.

"You've Decided It's My Last...": MS Dhoni's Epic Response On IPL 'Swansong'

MS Dhoni is a legend in world cricket. The Chennai Super Kings captain is the most successful Indian cricket captain ever with three ICC title while being at the helm of the side. While he retired from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni has been a constant for CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL). There has been wide-spread speculation that the IPL 2023 might be Dhoni's last. Whether it is Kolkata, Jaipur or Lucknow, the support for Dhoni and CSK has been immense. Dhoni himself said that this is the 'last phase' of his career. However, there has been no official confirmation from either Dhoni or CSK's side regarding the same.

"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.

Watch: Denied Catching Opportunity, Ravindra Jadeja Fumes At Heinrich Klaasen

A mini-battle brewed up between Chennai Super Kings's Ravindra Jadeja and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen as the two teams squared off in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Friday. The battle started when Klaasen came in the way of Jadeja trying to grab the catch of Mayank Agarwal. Not long after, Jadeja eventually managed to get the better of Agarwal, thanks to a sharp stumping effort from wicket-keeper MS Dhoni. But, that wasn't the end of the duel between him and the SunRisers wicket-keeper batter.

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"There Is No Recipe": MS Dhoni's Honest Take On Chennai Super Kings' Stellar Playoff Record

Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings: Predicted XIs For Both Sides In IPL 2023

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Aim At Qualification, Delhi Capitals Look To End Season On High

"New Faces...": Ravi Shastri's Massive Prediction For India's 2024 T20 World Cup Squad

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

"You've Decided It's My Last...": MS Dhoni's Epic Response On IPL 'Swansong'

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

Watch: Denied Catching Opportunity, Ravindra Jadeja Fumes At Heinrich Klaasen