MS Dhoni's Brilliant Gesture For Heartbroken Rohit Sharma After MI vs CSK Game

As Matheesha Pathirana and an ageless MS Dhoni delivered decisive blows, the Chennai Super Kings outgunned Mumbai Indians by 20 runs, pouring cold water on Rohit Sharma's century. The Mumbai Indians stalwart did his best, scoring an unbeaten knock of 105 runs but lacked support from the other end as MI floundered in the chase of 207 runs on Sunday. As Rohit returned empty-handed despite his ton, Dhoni did his best to lift his morale with a hug after the end of play.

After Dhoni hammered three consecutive sixes in the final over bowled by Hardik Pandya to race to 20 not out off just four balls to propel CSK to a huge 206 for four, Pathirana grabbed 4 for 28 to halt the chase of MI at 186 for six.

Rohit produced his only second IPL century and first since 2012, hitting 11 fours and five sixes during his 63-ball knock. But his magnificent effort did not get adequate support from the rest despite the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium remaining conducive for batting.

MS Dhoni is congratulating Rohit Sharma for his fighting century.

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MS DHONI HUGGING ROHIT SHARMA FOR HIS FIGHTING CENTURY.

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Defending champion CSK's first away win this season also marked a fourth defeat for Mumbai Indians in six matches, keeping them at the eighth spot.

CSK, on the other hand, rose to the third with eight points in their kitty.

In a game wherein the loudest cheers were reserved for Dhoni, Mumbai skipper Pandya continued to get booed intermittently.

There were, though, a section of fans cheering him on at least once, like they did in the last game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Unlike CSK, who got their majority of runs in the last 10 overs (136), Mumbai