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"MS Dhoni Never Takes Pain Killer": CSK Captain's Ex-India Teammate Explains Reason

It was a memorable day for all the MS Dhoni fans as Chennai Super Kings registered a victory by 27 runs over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Playing at their fortress Chepauk, CSK posted a total of 167/8, which included a blistering cameo from MS Dhoni, who smashed 20 off just 9 balls. Later, CSK restricted DC to 140/8 after Matheesha Pathirana scalped three wickets. For Dhoni, who will be turning 42 later this year, age is just a number as he has been setting an example for all the fans. However, the former India skipper was seen struggling and hobbling while running between the wickets during the match against DC.

"Need To Execute Our Skills With Bat...": DC Assistant Coach Shane Watson

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson feels that not executing skills with the bat for a consistent period of time has been team's bane this season, resulting in seven defeats out of 11 Indian Premier League games so far. DC, who are placed last in the points table with four wins so far, are all but out of play-off contention with only three games left. On Wednesday, DC lost to Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs after dominating the home team for better part of their bowling effort. CSK posted a total of 167/8 in their 20 overs, before restricting DC to 140/8.

Ziva Runs On To Field To Greet MS Dhoni After CSK Win. Fans Love Adorable Video

MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva were in attendance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to support Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for their IPL 2023 match against the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. On the eve of the match, Dhoni took a break from demanding practice sessions to play football with his daughter at the Chepauk. However, after CSK defeated DC, another adorable moment between Dhoni and Ziva went viral on social media.

Watch: DC Star's Stunning One-Handed Caught And Bowled To Dismiss Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane has been in top form for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. So far, he has struck 266 runs in 10 innings for CSK this season at a strike rate of 171.60, making him a crucial figure in the middle-order. However, during the game against the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, Rahane failed to cause any collateral damage as he was undone by a great caught and bowled attempt by Lalit Yadav.

"If I Bat Higher (Than MS Dhoni), Then Crowd Will...": Ravindra Jadeja's Quip

Following his side's 27-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja jokingly remarked that he keeps hearing people chanting skipper MS Dhoni's name and when he bats up the order, the crowd wants him to get out so that they can get to see the legendary wicketkeeper bat. MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja's blistering knocks followed by Matheesha Pathirana's three-wicket haul helped CSK clinch an important win.

"Don't Make Me Run...": MS Dhoni's Instruction To CSK Teammates, Gives Reason

The MA Chidambaram Stadium saw yet another glimpse of the vintage MS Dhoni on Wednesday. The CSK captain punished Khaleel Ahmed in the 19th over after his team batted first against Delhi Capitals. He 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. The talismanic skipper's couple of monstrous sixes in his 9-ball 20 helped CSK get to 167 for 8. On being asked, about batting at a strike-rate of over 200 despite getting to face only a few balls, Dhoni said that post match presentation: "This is what my job is. I have told them this is what I am supposed to do. Don't make me run a lot. It has been working. This is what I need to do, happy to contribute.

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.

IPL 2023 Playoff Qualification Scenarios Explained: How Can Teams Reach Final Four?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is reaching its business end and all the ten competing teams have the chance to make the play-offs. While defending champions Gujarat Titans have been phenomenal and are currently leading the points table, teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals have recovered from their shaky starts to the season and continue to have an outside chance to reach the next level in the competition. Here's a look at the potential qualification scenarios for all the 10 teams in IPL 2023 -

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"MS Dhoni Never Takes Pain Killer": CSK Captain's Ex-India Teammate Explains Reason

"Need To Execute Our Skills With Bat...": DC Assistant Coach Shane Watson

Ziva Runs On To Field To Greet MS Dhoni After CSK Win. Fans Love Adorable Video

Watch: DC Star's Stunning One-Handed Caught And Bowled To Dismiss Ajinkya Rahane

"If I Bat Higher (Than MS Dhoni), Then Crowd Will...": Ravindra Jadeja's Quip

"Don't Make Me Run...": MS Dhoni's Instruction To CSK Teammates, Gives Reason

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

IPL 2023 Playoff Qualification Scenarios Explained: How Can Teams Reach Final Four?