IPL 2018: Top 5 performances by Indians in the tournament so far

#2 MS Dhoni (Match No 12, KXIP vs CSK)

MS Dhoni smashed a quickfire 79 against KXIP

Chasing a stiff target of 198 against Kings XI Punjab, Chennai Super Kings found them in a precarious position after losing three quick wickets. Consequently, MS Dhoni walked out to the center to join Ambati Raidu and the duo steadied the ship by stitching a partnership of 57 runs.

However, the departure of Rayudu at a crucial juncture in the game meant the onus of steering the ship home for the men in yellow, fell on the shoulders of Dhoni.

With a skyrocketing asking rate and a stiff back to make things worse, MS Dhoni put the bowlers under the pump as he pummelled them with thundering blows. Giving glimpses of the Dhoni of the past, the CSK skipper hit boundaries at will as he raked up a quickfire 79 that included 6 fours and 5 gigantic sixes.

Dhoni, much to the disappointment of his fans, couldn't quite manage to pull off an unlikely victory as CSK were left in touching distance of an elusive victory.