The Indian Premier League is always full of surprises. Due to the tournament’s kinetic pace and high stakes, cricketing fans get to see different kinds of gravity-defying catches, blistering sixes and innovative celebrations. However, one thing that has remained consistent throughout the years is Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s classic finishes. And it never gets boring.
The match between CSK and RCB featured another such finish from Dhoni. The score was huge thanks to an amazing innings by Quinton de Kock and AB de Villiers. And while Ambati Rayudu’s 82 off 53 balls made stuff easier, things were still looking unstable when CSK needed 30 runs from 12 balls. But a few wides and two sixes later, the only name that was echoing in the stands was “Dhoni! Dhoni!”.
From Ranveer Singh to Mohammad Kaif, everyone rushed to Twitter to laud Dhoni’s awesomeness and hail him as the best finisher.
1. “Legend” should be his second middle name.
Have to say @RCBTweets played really well today , but CSK was just too good in the end ! A Scintillating watch!
Rayadu was amazing – we miss you at @mipaltan !
And @msdhoni .. what can one say about Dhoni…words fail me…what a champion! Bondafide Legend! #RCBvCSK— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 25, 2018
2. That’s the way, Mahi ve!
You troll him on social media, he trolls you on 22 yards. #Dhoni
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 25, 2018
3. They deserve to be laughed at.
RT if you’re laughing at people who say Dhoni should retire. #Boss #MyCaptain
— Bhuvan Bam (@Bhuvan_Bam) April 25, 2018
4. This should shut the haters up.
Haters : Dhoni is no longer the best finisher and a T20 player.
Dhoni : Hold my chai.#RCBvsCSK #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/bx9wOY0Obc
— Akash Jain (@akash207) April 25, 2018
5. From one champ to another.
Sensational from @ChennaiIPL once again. To take it till the end, win from any situation and finish it off in style, thy name is Dhoni. Really brilliant innings from Rayudu too. #RCBvCSK
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 25, 2018
6. Done! Thanks for the idea.
If there’s ever a book on cricket, Dhoni must write the finishing chapter. Unbelievable. Take a bow 🙇♂️ #RCBvCSK #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 25, 2018
7. That statement should be retired forever.
Those of us who thought Dhoni couldn't win T20 matches anymore, should stand delightfully corrected
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) April 25, 2018
8. Indeed, it’s time.
Just want to say one thing to #Dhoni haters- PLEASE RETIRE #RCBVCSK
— Sumit kadel (@SumitkadeI) April 25, 2018
9. The King of Kings.
https://twitter.com/simhadriii/status/989221821965783040
10. Same!
I can hear this picture of #Dhoni 🤘 #RCBvCSK #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/yU85k0v3qT
— Amit Panchal (@AmitHPanchal) April 25, 2018
11. The one true boss.
MS Dhoni yet again redefining age, class and everything. It's so amazing to see him play this way. They call him 'Thala' for a reason and he showed us all who's the BOSS 😉 @ChennaiIPL on 🔥 at the Chinnasamy #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/rZhKVBgp3k
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) April 25, 2018
12. Apne Paraye 2
Meanwhile Nita Ambani Must Be Getting Jealous. 🙊😂 #RCBvCSK #WhistlePodu #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/NoCCIWwrj2
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) April 25, 2018
13. Without a hint of doubt.
What a game! #CSK wins! #Dhoni finishes it with a six! 2 balls to spare.. 70(34)* with 7 6s whatta knock!#MSDhoni the best finisher!👏
— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising) April 25, 2018
14. You’ve to see it to believe it.
WOW!!!! What an incredible win @ChennaiIPL! @msdhoni that was out of this world!!!! Can't believe I've just witnessed that! #CSK #Dhoni #WhistlePodu
— David Willey (@david_willey) April 25, 2018
15. Actually, we should be the ones bowing before him.
One Man You Can Always TRUST & Be INSPIRED is @msdhoni Thala take a bow 🏏 #Dhoni #Inspiration #legend @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/z1B9sjzISI
— Joy Crizildaa (@joy_stylist) April 25, 2018
16. Is that the sequel to ‘M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story’?
#Dhoni – THE FINISHER!
— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) April 25, 2018
17. Must’ve hurt.
#RCBvCSK
This is what MS Dhoni did to RCB: pic.twitter.com/ll8HGzNPG3— Todd Chavez (@khanak_08) April 25, 2018
18. Dhoni’s a combo of style and substance.
What an amazing game #DHONI whatta hair cut and what a shot. Great game of cricket.
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) April 25, 2018
19. We hope it continues forever.
Incredible MS Dhoni! The master class continues with another outstanding chase @msdhoni. #CSKvRCB #VIVOIPL2018
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) April 25, 2018
20. Ye shaam, Dhoni ke naam.
MS DHONI!!! What an innings!
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) April 25, 2018
Every Dhoni innings has been a memorable one and this was yet another addition to his already shining roster of finishes. With many more matches to go, I hope he keeps knocking out those sixes in style and picks up the trophy for CSK one more time.