IPL 2018: 7 common things between the 2011 WC Final and the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Superkings game

#4 Dhoni's smart innings

Dhoni came in at No. 6 with CSK under pressure

Be it Dhoni in blue or yellow, the man never fails to surprise you. In the World Cup Final, he promoted himself ahead of the in-form Yuvraj Singh.

The move surprised everyone but captain cool stayed calm, played out Malinga and Muralidharan with respect and attacked the other Sri Lankan bowlers. His unbeaten 91 helped India clinch the title.

Last night Dhoni walked in at No. 6 with CSK tottering at 77 for four. He played out Umesh Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal with the utmost respect and tore into the other RCB bowlers. His smart unbeaten innings of 70 helped CSK clinch victory.