IPL 2024: Wankhede roars 'Dhoni, Dhoni' as the legend shines in IPL clash
Xtra Time Web Desk: In a display of cricketing prowess, the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni concludes his innings with a striking rate of 500. Dhoni goes hits the opposition Skipper Hardik Pandya for hattrick of sixes. And during the final delivery, facing Pandya's slow ball, he swings forcefully, narrowly avoiding hitting the stumps with an inside edge. Despite a fumble from Kishan, the agile Dhoni adeptly secures a comfortable second run.
Entering the crease at number six, Dhoni faced a challenging task with only four deliveries left in the innings. However, he swiftly turned the tide by smashing opposition skipper Hardik Pandya for three consecutive sixes, accumulating a total of 20 runs off just four balls. His impactful performance significantly bolstered his side's total, culminating in a final score of 206 for four. The crowd, who were initially applauding the mi skipper for his commendable captaincy and bowling performance, swiftly transitioned into chanting "Dhoni, Dhoni" with fervour.
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As Dhoni dominated the field with his explosive performance against MI, Ravi shastri provided commentary on the mic, reminiscent of the 2011 ODI world cup final at Wankhede Stadium. Shastri's commentary echoed the historic moment when Dhoni, facing Nuwan Kulasekara, powered a shot over long on, clinching India its second world cup title after a 28-year wait. Shastri and the other commentators expressed full admiration for Dhoni, marvelling at how someone could maintain such exceptional fitness and agility at the age of 46!
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While exiting the field, as he climbed the iconic Wankhede stairs, he took a moment to retrieve a ball dropped by a young fan donning a MI shirt, graciously returning it over the fence. For those unfamiliar with MS Dhoni, his brief presence with the bat offers a comprehensive introduction of his greatness.
