MS Dhoni LSG vs CSK: Mahendra Singh Dhoni did explosive batting against Lucknow Super Giants. He scored unbeaten 28 runs facing just 9 balls. However, Chennai Super Kings had to face defeat by 8 wickets in this match. Batting first, CSK had scored 176 runs. In response, LSG achieved the target by losing 2 wickets in 19 overs. For that, KL Rahul played an important inning of 82 runs.
After losing the toss, Dhoni came to bat at number 8 for CSK. During this period, he faced 9 balls and hit 3 fours and 2 sixes. Dhoni scored 28 unbeaten runs. He batted at a strike rate of 311.11. Ravindra Jadeja was also at the crease along with Dhoni. Jadeja scored unbeaten 57 runs in 40 balls. He hit 5 fours and 1 six. During this match, when Dhoni reached the field, the fans raised slogans in his name.
Dhoni has played 7 matches in IPL 2024. During this period he has been not out 5 times. He has scored 87 runs. But the overall strike rate has been 255.88. This is much more than last season. Dhoni's strike rate in the last season was 182.46. He scored unbeaten 20 runs against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. Scored 37 unbeaten runs against Delhi Capitals.
It is noteworthy that CSK batted first and scored 176 runs. Opener Ajinkya Rahane scored 36 runs in 24 balls. He hit 5 fours and 1 six. Moeen Ali was out after scoring 30 runs. In response, Lucknow achieved the target in 19 overs. For that Rahul scored 82 runs in 53 balls. Quinton de Kock scored 54 runs in 43 balls. Nicholas Puran remained unbeaten after scoring 23 runs in 12 balls. Marcus Stoinis remained unbeaten after scoring 8 runs.
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