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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.

"Why This Will Be His Last Year...": Amid Guesswork Over MS Dhoni's IPL Future, England Great Says He's "Too Big To Go"

MS Dhoni is still going strong and England spin great Graeme Swann believes there is no reason why the IPL 2023 should be the World Cup-winning captain's swansong. It is widely perceived that the ongoing IPL would be the last time Dhoni would be seen in action. "Every time he goes into bat, he's smashing sixes. Why this will be his 'last year' is beyond me. If he wants to keep on playing, he can do whatever he likes," Graeme Swann, an IPL expert with Jio Cinema, said.

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.

"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.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai Super Kings Look To Get Closer To Playoffs As They Face Delhi Capitals

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings enter the final lap of the ongoing Indian Premier League's preliminary phase, looking to beat back the challenge of a resurgent Delhi Capitals in Chennai on Wednesday and get closer to a play-offs berth. CSK returned to winning ways with a convincing victory over Mumbai Indians and would be hoping to pick up two more points against the Capitals, who have shown promise in the last few games. Currently, CSK is in second place in the points table with six wins and four losses, with one match failing to produce a result.

Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2023: Will Ambati Rayudu Make The Cut?

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to continue their winning run as the MS Dhoni-led side takes on Delhi Capitals in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter in Chennai on Wednesday. In the last two matches, CSK have earned three points thanks to the washout against Lucknow Super Giants and a commanding win over Mumbai Indians. The side is placed well in the points table and a win against the bottom-placed DC can boost their chances of making the playoffs massively.

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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

"Why This Will Be His Last Year...": Amid Guesswork Over MS Dhoni's IPL Future, England Great Says He's "Too Big To Go"

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

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

CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai Super Kings Look To Get Closer To Playoffs As They Face Delhi Capitals

Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2023: Will Ambati Rayudu Make The Cut?