MS Dhoni gets yet another rousing reception at Chepauk as he walks out to bat in presence of parents in CSK vs DC IPL 2025 match [Watch]

By Dev Sharma

Modified Apr 05, 2025 19:48 IST

Dhoni remained unbeaten on 30 off 26 balls (Image via X-@IPL)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni was met with a loud and enthusiastic reception as he walked out to bat in the 17th match of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) against Delhi Capitals (DC). The game took place on Saturday, April 5, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Chasing a target of 184, CSK got off to a rough start, losing half of their side for just 74 runs in 10.4 overs. MS Dhoni then walked in at number 7, and the Chepauk crowd erupted with excitement. The 43-year-old's daughter, Ziva, was seen cheering, while his parents, Pan Singh Dhoni and Devaki Devi, watched him from the stands.

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Dhoni, together with Vijay Shankar, forged an unbroken partnership of 84 runs off 57 balls for the sixth wicket. Dhoni remained not out on 30 off 26 balls, while Shankar ended on 69* off 54 balls, including five fours and one six.

Despite their efforts, CSK could only reach 158/5 in their 20 overs, falling short by 25 runs and suffering their third consecutive defeat. Meanwhile, this victory marked the Delhi Capitals' third straight win.

KL Rahul shines with a fifty for Delhi Capitals in their clash against CSK

Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The visitors had a shaky start, losing opener Jake Fraser-McGurk for a duck in the first over. KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel then put on a solid 54-run partnership off 36 balls for the second wicket before the latter was dismissed for 33 off 20 balls.

In the middle order, Axar Patel (21 off 14 balls) and Sameer Rizvi (20 off 15 balls) provided useful cameos, but it was KL Rahul who stole the spotlight with a brilliant fifty. The stylish batter scored 77 off 51 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Towards the end, Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 24 off 12 balls, as DC finished at 183/6 in their 20 overs.

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Dev is a cricket writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of experience. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has previously worked at Times Now as a sports writer. He played cricket in the Delhi Little Cricket League in 2016, and was among the Top 50 batters in the U-16 category.

His degree has empowered him with a good understanding of ethics in journalism and effective interviewing techniques, which he employs in his articles. He researches and verifies facts from multiple sources and remains impartial in his viewpoints. He has had the privilege of interviewing renowned sports journalist Vijay Lokapally.

Dev loves cricket because of its ability to keep spectators on the edge of their seats and its ability to foster a sense of community and shared passion. He is a staunch supporter of the Indian cricket team and his favorite cricketer is Yuvraj Singh, especially after he hit those iconic six sixes in an over in 2007. He also admires Rohit Sharma’s leadership as he led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles and Team India to the T20 World Cup.

When he’s not working, Dev enjoys watching football or catching up on his sleep.

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