MS Dhoni’s wife, Sakshi, attended the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday to watch Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024. The match saw CSK bounce back from consecutive losses to secure an emphatic 78-run victory over SRH. During the game, Sakshi posted an Instagram story featuring a clip of Dhoni wicketkeeping, and her post quickly became a sensation on social media.
Sakshi’s Sincere Request
Sakshi’s Instagram story included a clip of Dhoni and a heartfelt request to the Chennai Super Kings team. She asked the team to finish the game quickly because she was about to become an aunt, and the baby’s arrival was imminent. Sakshi’s post read, “Please finish the game fast today @chennaiipl baby is on the way…contractions have begun. Request from – to be ‘Bua’!”
CSK seemed to have heard Sakshi’s request as they wrapped up the game efficiently.
In the match, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad came close to scoring a second consecutive century as he notched 98 off 54 balls. His performance, combined with Daryl Mitchell’s crucial 52 off 32 balls and Shivam Dube’s quickfire 39 off 20 balls, helped propel CSK to a total of 212 for three.
Dhoni faced two balls and scored five runs, including a boundary off the first ball. In response, SRH struggled to find momentum in their innings. Tushar Deshpande led CSK’s bowling attack, taking three wickets with the new ball, while the middle-overs bowlers continued to apply pressure. SRH were ultimately all out for 134 in 18.5 overs.
The win saw CSK break their two-game losing streak and move to the third spot in the points table with 10 points, tying with teams such as Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals. SRH, who also have 10 points, slipped to fourth after their fourth loss.
Sakshi’s post and CSK’s victory added a unique layer of excitement to the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With the successful performance, CSK bounced back and aims to carry this momentum forward in their remaining matches. The viral post of Sakshi’s request adds to the ongoing narrative of Dhoni’s enduring appeal and popularity as he continues to impact on and off the field.
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