IPL 2025: “MS Dhoni is Done” – Fans React as Dhoni Fails to Chase 20 Runs in the Final Over of RR vs CSK Clash

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IPL 2025: "MS Dhoni is Done" – Fans React as Dhoni Fails to Chase 20 Runs in the Final Over of RR vs CSK Clash

After being put in to bat first, Rajasthan Royals were powered by Nitish Rana’s explosive 81 off just 36 balls, featuring 10 boundaries and five sixes. Captain Riyan Parag provided crucial support with a steady 37, helping RR set a competitive target of 182/9.

For CSK, Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed impressed with two wickets each, while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with one apiece. A dropped catch by Jamie Overton early in Shimron Hetmyer’s innings proved costly, potentially adding 10-12 extra runs to RR’s total.

Chasing 183, CSK suffered an early blow as Rachin Ravindra fell for a duck in the first over to Jofra Archer. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the innings with a well-compiled 63 off 44 balls, but lacked support as wickets fell at regular intervals.

Rahul Tripathi (23) and Shivam Dube (18) got starts but failed to capitalize. Following criticism for batting too late against RCB, MS Dhoni entered with four overs remaining.

The 43-year-old initially played it safe, rotating the strike, leaving CSK with 39 runs to chase in the final two overs. He then accelerated, smashing a six and a four off Tushar Deshpande in the 19th over. Ravindra Jadeja’s last-ball six further reduced the equation to 20 off the final over.

However, after a wide on the first delivery, Dhoni was dismissed on Sandeep Sharma’s next legal ball, courtesy of a stunning catch by Hetmyer. His 16 off 11 wasn’t enough, as CSK fell short by six runs.

Dhoni’s inability to close out the game sparked criticism on social media, with many calling for his IPL retirement to pave the way for younger talent.

Here’s how the cricketing world reacted to MS Dhoni’s unsuccessful finish in Match 11 of IPL 2025

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