Top 5 knocks by MS Dhoni for Chennai Super Kings

#2 54*(29) vs KXIP, 2009

Dhoni could not hide his emotions after scoring the winning runs

This was a do or die match for CSK as they needed one more win to qualify for the semifinal of IPL 2010. Kings XI Punjab had posted a massive target of 192 at Dharamsala and the situation appeared pretty grim for the Yellow Brigade.

However, CSK started off on a positive note. At the half-way mark, the scoreboard read 89/3. A further 104 runs were required from the last 10 overs. Dhoni was at the crease and looked determined to pull this one off.

With 47 runs to get off 18 balls, it was getting difficult for CSK to chase but Dhoni held his nerve. Requiring 16 off 6 balls, he clobbered two massive sixes off Irfan Pathan's bowling to take CSK home. In all, he scored 54 off 29 balls with five fours and two sixes.

Dhoni was awarded Man of the match for his crucial knock. However, the fans would remember this knock not only for his batting effort but also for his emotional outburst as he famously punched himself after hitting the winning runs.