MS Dhoni Discusses Crazy Run-Out With Rishabh Pant As Ex CSK Star Calls It Fluke

MS Dhoni produced a run out for the ages during Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday. The CSK skipper, who later played a match-winning 26 off 11 balls, stunned all with a freak run out of Abdul Samad. After Rishabh Pant called for a run, Samad reacted late and could not reach the crease on time. The astute Dhoni targetted the non-striker's end and got the result. However, former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Robin Uthappa felt that it was a 'tukka' (fluke) from Dhoni that he was able to hit the stumps from that distance.

IPL match CSK vs LSG... it was a Dhoni show all the way. A good catch, a brilliant DRS, and then this run out.... a quick fire 26 to win the match was icing on the cake. Do watch his celebratory smile at the end of the video. He is still the best wicktkeeper in the world. pic.twitter.com/BRQBejl9pF

"I am someone who has worn gloves, I know this was a 'tukka'," Uthappa said on Star Sports.

Later, Dhoni could be seen talking to Pant and LSG mentor Zaheer Khan about the run out. "I just saw the stums and went for it. It either hits or misses, that was the mentality," Dhoni said.

"But they rarely miss," Zaheer said. 

"I was close, I ran fast. I was worried, I'd be run out," Pant said.

"Lage jaa rahi hai" Smooth Rishabh bhai, smooth pic.twitter.com/8AlKiOF1x9

Former Indian fast bowler Varun Aaron weighed in on the significance of MS Dhoni's presence at the crease. He believed having Dhoni at the crease was priceless.

While speaking on Jio Hotstar, he analyzed the match and credited the top order's performance for setting a manageable target for MS Dhoni.

He criticized Lucknow Super Giants' bowling strategy in the death overs, particularly their lack