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Watch: Fans' Roar Makes Post-Match Interview Tricky Affair For MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is loved everywhere he goes but whenever Chennai Super Kings are playing at Chepauk, the support he gets from fans is unparalleled. Despite CSK's defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash on Sunday, fans continued to cheer for Dhoni, so much so that the skipper couldn't even ever what the presenter Simon Doull was asking him at the post-match presentation ceremony. The loud cheer from fans forced Dhoni to turn up the speaker's volume, summing up how the atmosphere was at the Ma Chidambaram stadium.

MS Dhoni Explains What "Made The Difference" For KKR In Win Over CSK

Following the six-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) MS Dhoni said that the presence of dew made the difference in the match and there was an advantage to spinners in the first innings that prevented his side from posting a big score. Crucial fifties from Rinku Singh and Nitish Rana kept Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) playoffs hope alive as they registered a 6 wickets victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.

MS Dhoni Does Lap Of Honour In Final Home Game. Is That The Big Hint From CSK Skipper?

Probably playing his last season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), MS Dhoni did a special lap of honour at the home ground in Chepauk, thanking fans for all the support they have given him and the team over the years. Though the match against Kolkata Knight Riders ended in a defeat for Chennai Super Kings, Dhoni had a smile on his face as he went around the ground, acknowledging fans for their support and shaking hands with the security officials, probably giving a big hint about what the future holds for him. Though CSK will return to Chepauk if they qualify for the playoffs, progression to that stage of the season isn't a guarantee as yet.

Watch: Nitish Rana Fumes At Umpires After KKR Receive Punishment For Slow Over Rate During CSK Match

Nitish Rana was left fuming at the umpires at one stage during Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. The incident took place ahead of the last over of CSK's innings. Vaibhav Arora was about to bowl the last over with set batters Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja in the crease. However, due to their slow over rate, KKR received punishment. Under new rules, they became bound to keep a maximum of four fielders outside the circle instead of five. Visuals showed that Rana lashed out at the umpires and got involved in a heated argument with them.

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Runs To MS Dhoni After CSK vs KKR Game, Takes His Autograph On Shirt

MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were comprehensively beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders in their last home game of IPL 2023 on Sunday. Chasing a target of 145, KKR crossed the finishing line with six wickets and nine balls to spare, with captain Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh scoring match-winning half-centuries. Rana remained unbeaten on 57 off 44 balls while Rinku made 54 off 43 deliveries to set up KKR's chase after they lost their first three wickets for 33 runs inside the fifth over.

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2023: Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana Star In Kolkata Knight Riders' 6-Wicket Win vs Chennai Super Kings

Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh slammed fifties apiece en route to a 99-run match-winning stand to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a comfortable six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match at Chepauk on Sunday. Rana remained unbeaten on 57 off 44 balls while Rinku made 54 off 43 deliveries to set up KKR's chase of 145 runs after they lost their first three wickets for 33 runs inside the fifth over. KKR finished at 147 for four in 18.3 overs with Rana leading from the front after making the most of a dropped chance.

Watch: MS Dhoni Misses Free Hit, Ends Up Getting Clean Bowled By KKR Star

MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the best finishers in the world but the veteran wicket-keeper batsman was not able to provide Chennai Super Kings with a late flourish during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. Dhoni could only manage to score 2 runs from 3 deliveries and he was even clean bowled off the bowling of Vaibhav Arora. However, it did not count as the ball was a free hit. With an opportunity to score big, Dhoni went for a massive heave but the straight delivery missed his bat completely and crashed into the stumps.

"I Don't Have An Answer": Sanju Samson's Honest Take On Rajasthan Royals' Dip In Form In IPL 2023

Rajasthan Royals suffered a disappointing 112-run loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday. Batting first RCB posted 171 for 5 in 20 overs before they bundled out RR for 59 runs at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. While RR registered the third-lowest total of IPL history on Sunday, it was also their second-lowest total in an innings at the event. The loss saw RR slipping to the sixth spot in the points table. They play their last match of the league stage against Punjab Kings on Friday and even a win in that game might not be enough to take the side into playoffs.

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Watch: Fans' Roar Makes Post-Match Interview Tricky Affair For MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni Explains What "Made The Difference" For KKR In Win Over CSK

MS Dhoni Does Lap Of Honour In Final Home Game. Is That The Big Hint From CSK Skipper?

Watch: Nitish Rana Fumes At Umpires After KKR Receive Punishment For Slow Over Rate During CSK Match

Watch: Sunil Gavaskar Runs To MS Dhoni After CSK vs KKR Game, Takes His Autograph On Shirt

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2023: Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana Star In Kolkata Knight Riders' 6-Wicket Win vs Chennai Super Kings

Watch: MS Dhoni Misses Free Hit, Ends Up Getting Clean Bowled By KKR Star

"I Don't Have An Answer": Sanju Samson's Honest Take On Rajasthan Royals' Dip In Form In IPL 2023