Cricket fans worldwide, eagerly anticipating MS Dhoni’s appearance in IPL 2024, felt let down on Tuesday, March 26th, during the CSK vs Gujarat Titans match at Chepauk. This match fueled speculation about Dhoni’s Last Season in IPL, as he surprisingly didn’t get a chance to bat.
CSK Batting Order in IPL 2024: Sent in first by Gujarat Titans, CSK found themselves in a precarious situation at the end of the 20th over, with only 6 wickets remaining. Dhoni Batting was on everyone’s mind, as he was slotted at number 9 in the batting order, following the hard-hitting duo of Sameer Rizvi and Ravindra Jadeja.
Dhoni Disappointed Not Batting: However, a lucky boundary by Jadeja off the second-last ball of the innings meant CSK vs Gujarat Titans wouldn’t require Dhoni’s batting prowess. Cameras captured Dhoni in the dressing room, geared up with his bat and helmet, ready to take the field. But upon realizing he wouldn’t bat, Dhoni, visibly disappointed with the missed opportunity, began removing his gear.
Despite Dhoni’s Absence at the Crease, CSK managed to put up a competitive total of 206/6. The credit goes to Shivam Dube’s explosive 23-ball 51, which truly electrified the stadium’s atmosphere.
Will MS Dhoni Bat in IPL 2024?
(Answer is YES)
