Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will meet the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 67th match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT is attempting to bolster its case for a top-two finish, while CSK has already ruled itself out of the playoff berth, which can be interpreted as a sentimental swan song for the legendary captain and wicketkeeper MS Dhoni.
Is This MS Dhoni’s Last IPL Match?
The most asked question by fans is – will GT vs CSK be Dhoni’s last IPL match today? He has never officially announced his IPL retirement since he retired from international cricket in 2020.
However, now that CSK is out of the playoff race and his future is uncertain, this game against GT today may be his last match in the IPL. If this is Dhoni’s last match, it will be sad the way it is ending, but he will leave behind a glorious IPL career.
Dhoni’s Unmatched Legacy in the IPL
MS Dhoni isn’t only a player, he’s a feeling for CSK supporters. The cricket great has guided the team to five IPL titles, with Chennai Super Kings ranking among the most successful franchises in competition history. Dhoni has also become the face of the franchise and an emblem of consistency, composure, and unparalleled leadership over the years.
CSK’s Disappointing 2025 IPL Campaign
To everyone’s surprise, CSK’s IPL 2025 season has been disappointing. The team was unable to gain momentum and, as a result, got eliminated from the playoffs prematurely. There are high chances that CSK will end up at the very bottom of the points table, which would have been unthinkable for a team spearheaded by MS Dhoni.
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Many fans and experts hoped this season would be a celebratory farewell tour for the legend, possibly culminating in another IPL trophy. Instead, Dhoni’s potential last season might end without a playoff appearance.
An Unfitting Farewell for a Cricketing Legend
For a player of Dhoni’s stature, this kind of goodbye doesn’t feel right. Fans across the globe expected a grander send-off, preferably at Chepauk or during an IPL final. If today marks the end of Dhoni’s IPL journey, many will feel that a legend like Dhoni deserved a more fitting farewell.
What Lies Ahead for Dhoni and CSK?
As it stands, Dhoni has not officially announced that he will retire from IPL cricket and probably won’t. So, we should still consider his decision a secret, as usual. But one thing is clear, CSK without Dhoni will never be the same.
Regardless of whether he wants to or not, he has now stamped his legacy in the IPL and CSK. They will never forget the leadership, the calmness, and the game sense of Dhoni, who has surprisingly made millions of people around the world feel entertained and changed the IPL conventional play.
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