Former India skipper MS Dhoni produced an old completing act, smashing an unbeaten 26 to manual Chennai Super Kings to a 5-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Monday. The win ended CSK’s run of five consecutive defeats, with Dhoni and Shivam Dube (43*) sewing an 57-run stand to help the site visitors chase down 167 with 3 balls to spare on the Ekana Stadium.
Leading the side in the region of the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, the 43-year-old Dhoni walked in at No. 7 and lit up the nighttime with a flurry of limitations — 4 fours and a six—in a wonderful 11-ball knock. The grasp finisher silenced critics and lovers alike, proving he’s still got the spark whilst it subjects most.
For his game-converting cameo, Dhoni was named Player of the Match, becoming oldest player in IPL history to obtain the award. At 43 years and 280 days, he passed Pravin Tambe’s long-status record.
Oldest records of MS Dhoni
43 years, 280 days – MS Dhoni vs LSG, Lucknow, 2025
42 years, 208 days – Pravin Tambe vs KKR, Ahmedabad, 2014
42 years, 198 days – Pravin Tambe vs RCB, Abu Dhabi, 2014
It was MS Dhoni 16th Player of the Match award as captain, coming after a protracted gap of 2175 days — almost six years. His previous award was here in 2019 against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk, wherein he had smashed a 22-ball 44 and effected stumpings. With 17 Player of the Match awards ordinary as captain, Dhoni maintains to hold track for the most in IPL history.
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