Former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni set Chepauk on fire on Tuesday when he took a stunning catch to dismiss Gujarat Titans' Vijay Shankar during Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024).
The dismissal took place in the 8th over when Shankar edged a delivery from Daryl Mitchell outside off-stump, the ball went quickly towards Dhoni's right but the 42-year-old defied age and leapt to catch the ball with both hands.
The 33-plus thousand fans inside the stadium set aloud one of the loudest roars ever heard in IPL history as Dhoni rolled back the years to showcase his agility even at his age.
CSK win two in a row
Chennai Super Kings showcased an exemplary display of batting prowess followed by a dominant bowling performance, clinching a commanding 53-run victory against the Gujarat Titans in their second IPL encounter on Tuesday.
Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the CSK batters exhibited a masterful performance, leaving no stone unturned. Rachin Ravindra laid a solid foundation with a blistering 46 off just 20 balls, setting the stage for Shivam Dube to unleash his aggression with a rapid-fire 51 off 23 deliveries.
Amidst the fireworks, Gaikwad contributed significantly with a composed 46 off 36 balls, ensuring a formidable total as Chennai amassed a Herculean 206 for 6.
In response, the Titans faltered, managing a mere 143 for 8. The CSK bowlers orchestrated a relentless onslaught, as Deepak Chahar (2/28 in 4 overs), Mustafizur Rahman (2/30 in 4 overs), Tushar Deshpande (2/21), and Matheesha Pathirana (1/29 in 4 overs) systematically dismantled the Titans' batting lineup, tightening their grip on the match.
