IPL 2025: Chennai loses, Dhoni fails to finish the match
What happened on Saturday at Chennai’s home ground left many fans disappointed. Everyone was waiting for Dhoni’s helicopter shots, big sixes, and last-over drama. But this time, the magic didn’t happen.
Chennai Super Kings lost the match by 25 runs against Delhi Capitals. The target was 184 runs, and CSK lost five wickets for just 74 runs. In the 11th over, when Ravindra Jadeja got out, Dhoni came to bat.
Fans believed – but Dhoni couldn’t bring victory
With 110 runs needed and 9 overs left, CSK fans hoped Dhoni would take the team to victory just like the 2011 World Cup final. But this time, things were different. Dhoni, now 43 years old, tried but couldn’t hit the big shots.
He scored an unbeaten 30 runs off 26 balls and built an 84-run partnership with Vijay Shankar – CSK’s highest ever for the 6th wicket in IPL history. The previous record was 73 runs between Mike Hussey and S Badrinath.
No big finish in the last overs
CSK needed 67 runs in the final three overs. Mitchell Starc and Mukesh Kumar were bowling. Dhoni hit one four and one six, but it was not enough. The team finished with 158/5, and Delhi won the match.
Family in the stands, fans disappointed online
Didn’t invite his brother here too 💔.
Believe me Ms Dhoni is worst human being. pic.twitter.com/kXO6Sel3UG
— ` (@NaeemBackup) April 5, 2025
A very emotional moment came when the camera showed Dhoni’s family, his parents, wife and daughter sitting in the stands. Reports said Dhoni took blessings from his father Pan Singh Dhoni before the match.
After the match, many fans shared their thoughts on social media. Some criticized Dhoni for playing too many dot balls, while others asked him to retire.
Dhoni ’s Father when asked about his performance tonight –
“ This is the first time I am watching a cricket match in stadium and realised how bad my Son was throughout his Career ” (Laughs ) 😭 pic.twitter.com/kNk1oILSx0
— ` (@18_kohlify) April 5, 2025
Brutal😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/XBka0vI57S https://t.co/JGy7i5g72u
— Aꪀish (@sovereignKohly) April 5, 2025
Sad for Ms Dhoni's parents 😢 pic.twitter.com/SxbsyU7FnC
— Arun Singh (@ArunTuThikHoGya) April 5, 2025
Thankyou MS Dhoni 🥺 pic.twitter.com/URHeXJnAxT
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) April 5, 2025
Dhoni’s batting under question since IPL 2025 began
Right from the start of the season, people were curious about Dhoni’s performance. While his wicketkeeping and quick stumpings got praise – especially when he dismissed Suryakumar Yadav – his batting hasn’t worked well.
In one match, he batted at number 9 and didn’t score much. Now, even as a finisher, things didn’t go right. This has raised more questions.
Conclusion
This struggle from Dhoni may not just be about one match, but maybe a sign of the final phase of his career. He’s still on the field, but fans are now asking – is this his last IPL?
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