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MS Dhoni Batting At No.9 For CSK Earns Brutal Criticism From Experts: "Not Ideal For..."

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni coming out to bat at No. 9 for Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru resulted in some criticism. Chasing a target of 197, CSK never looked in control as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Dhoni came out to bat in the 16th over of the run chase after the fall of the seventh wicket. It was a surprising decision from the side as Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin came out to bat before Dhoni and by the time the veteran star came at the crease, the match was almost out of their grasp. Former India cricketers Robin Uthappa and Irfan Pathan were both not happy with Dhoni's batting position.

After Batting Order Jibe, Virender Sehwag Takes A Swipe At MS Dhoni's 0.16s Stumping

Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history on Friday as they defeated their Southern rivals Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs in the IPL 2025 match. The victory was a historic one because it was RCB's first win over CSK at the iconic Chepauk ground after a hiatus of 17 years. Asked to bat first, RCB posted a whopping total of 196/7 in 20 overs with skipper Rajat Patidar scoring 51 off 32 balls. Later, the visitors restricted CSK to 146/8 and won the game by 50 runs. Despite being on the losing end, CSK fans were thrilled to see the legendary MS Dhoni at his absolute best.

Mark Chapman Blasts Ton As New Zealand Win First ODI vs Pakistan By 73 Runs

Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI in Napier. Chapman's career-best 132 formed the foundation of an imposing 344-9 at McLean Park before Pakistan's promising chase capitulated, to be all out for 271 in the 45th over. The tourists looked on track at 249-3, at that point needing 96 runs to win, with more than 11 overs remaining. However, seamer Smith (4-60) helped to spark a late collapse, with the last seven wickets falling for 22 runs.

Alex Carey Shines As South Australia End 29-Year Sheffield Shield Title Drought

Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey hit a superb century against Queensland as South Australia completed the highest successful fourth-innings chase in a Sheffield Shield final to end a 29-year title drought on Saturday. Needing 270 runs at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide, South Australia were in early trouble on day four at 28-3 before Carey combined with Jason Sangha in a match-winning 202-run partnership. Carey, who has been in strong batting form this season, fell for 105 with the result a formality despite South Australia losing three late wickets.

Watch: CSK DJ Mocks RCB Star With Viral 'Idli Dosa Sambhar Chutney' Song During IPL 2025 Clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma received a hostile send off from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans after he was dismissed in their IPL 2025 match on Friday. For the unversed, Jitesh had taken a jibe at CSK and their fans ahead of the IPL 2025 clash. In a video shared by RCB, Jitesh was asked to share his views on Chennai. In response, Jitesh started singing the viral song "Dosa, Idly, Sambar, Chutney" in an exaggerated tone.

CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's Blunt Admission After Big Loss To RCB: "It Cost Us..."

Following his team's loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed that 170 runs was a "par total" on the Chepauk surface and dropped catches, some extra boundaries costed them the game. Tight bowling spells from pacers Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secure a 50-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Chepauk Stadium on Thursday.

IPL 2025: RCB Breach Chepauk Fortress, Break 17-Year Jinx With Win Over CSK

RCB beat CSK by 50 runs on Friday to break a 17-year jink of not winning a game at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This happened to be RCB's second win at the venue with their first victory coming back in IPL 2008.

Virat Kohli's Gesture For MS Dhoni After CSK's Loss Against RCB In IPL 2025 Breaks Internet

Josh Hazlewood struck a couple of early blows after Rajat Patidar scored his first half-century as captain to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after a gap of 17 years in Match 8 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Friday. RCB had defeated CSK at home in the inaugural edition in 2008 and since then suffered defeat every time they played the CSK den. On Friday, they came up with a fine all-round performance to beat CSK by 50 runs, handing the five-time champions their biggest defeat ever at Chepauk. At the end of the match, Virat Kohli hugged MS Dhoni and the moment has gone viral on social media.

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MS Dhoni Batting At No.9 For CSK Earns Brutal Criticism From Experts: "Not Ideal For..."

After Batting Order Jibe, Virender Sehwag Takes A Swipe At MS Dhoni's 0.16s Stumping

Mark Chapman Blasts Ton As New Zealand Win First ODI vs Pakistan By 73 Runs

Alex Carey Shines As South Australia End 29-Year Sheffield Shield Title Drought

Watch: CSK DJ Mocks RCB Star With Viral 'Idli Dosa Sambhar Chutney' Song During IPL 2025 Clash

CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's Blunt Admission After Big Loss To RCB: "It Cost Us..."

IPL 2025: RCB Breach Chepauk Fortress, Break 17-Year Jinx With Win Over CSK

Virat Kohli's Gesture For MS Dhoni After CSK's Loss Against RCB In IPL 2025 Breaks Internet