A heart-stopping IPL 2025 match at Ekana Stadium had MS Dhoni demonstrating yet again why fans consider him one of cricket’s all-time best finishers. A fantastic display from Dhoni resulted in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 5 wickets by hitting a match-winning 26 runs off 11 balls.
Chasing 167, CSK found themselves in a tight spot at 111/5, with 56 runs needed from the final five overs. Just when it seemed the game was slipping away, Dhoni partnered with Shivam Dube (43*) to launch a stunning counterattack. The veteran lit up the stadium with four boundaries and a six, including a trademark one-handed maximum over mid-wicket. Dube, too, played with composure, finishing the match with a powerful cover drive in the final over.
Shaik Rasheed Impresses on IPL Debut
During his IPL premier, Rashid Shaikh set CSK off on an early charge by hitting quickly during the power play phase. The elegant swing of his bat created an opening run chase while he combined efficiently with Rachin Ravindra. CSK established a base at 50 runs in 4.2 overs until Dhoni took over the batting position.
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Pant Shines but LSG Falters
Rishabh Pant, captaining LSG, top-scored with 63 off 49 balls, anchoring the innings after early setbacks. Despite late fireworks from Pant and Abdul Samad, LSG managed only 166/7, thanks to tight spells from Ravindra Jadeja (2/24) and Matheesha Pathirana. Pant’s decision to hold back Ravi Bishnoi in the death overs raised eyebrows, especially as Shardul Thakur leaked crucial runs in the 18th and 19th overs.
A Turnaround for CSK?
This win ends a five-match losing streak for CSK and could reignite their IPL 2025 campaign. More importantly, it marks the return of vintage MS Dhoni—cool under pressure, calculating in chase, and delivering when it mattered most.
Final Score: CSK 168/5 (19.3) beat LSG 166/7 (20.0) by 5 wickets
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