Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a narrow defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, despite a valiant cameo from MS Dhoni. The match witnessed a high-scoring affair, with GT posting a formidable total of 232 runs.
CSK’s chase got off to a shaky start, but Dhoni’s arrival at the crease brought a glimmer of hope. The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman unleashed his trademark helicopter shot against GT’s star spinner Rashid Khan, sending the ball soaring over the boundary.
Despite Dhoni’s heroics, CSK fell short of the target, losing by 16 runs. However, the team’s focus remains on securing a spot in the playoffs, where the Net Run Rate (NRR) plays a crucial role.
Rashid Khan, who was on the receiving end of Dhoni’s onslaught, expressed his admiration for the Indian legend. “Once Dhoni comes into the stadium, it’s a different kind of love. We’re so lucky to be playing with him,” said Khan.
The Afghan spinner also praised his teammates Shubman Gill and Said Sudharsan, who both scored centuries in the match. “They were amazing, we love to see them batting,” said Khan.
CSK’s defeat leaves them in a precarious position in the playoffs race. With six wins and six defeats in 12 matches, the team occupies fourth place in the points table. They can ill afford to drop any more points if they want to secure a berth in the knockout stages.
