Age may be just a number for MS Dhoni, as the legendary finisher proved once again with a viral display of power-hitting in the ongoing IPL 2024. In Match 29 against the Mumbai Indians, the 42-year-old Chennai Super Kings stalwart sent social media into a frenzy with three consecutive sixes in the death overs.
Dhoni’s late cameo was a crucial part of CSK’s strong batting performance. After Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captain’s knock of 69 and Shivam Dube’s 66, Dhoni stepped in to add a quickfire 20 runs off just four balls. The highlight of his innings, however, was the 19th over, where he launched three monstrous sixes in a row against Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya.
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Videos of Dhoni’s brutal hitting have gone viral on the internet, sparking a wave of nostalgia and appreciation for his evergreen skills. With a reputation as one of the best finishers in T20 history, Dhoni’s statistics back up the hype. In death overs (overs 17-20) throughout his IPL career, he boasts an impressive average of 34.71 and a strike rate of a staggering 180.73, with 222 sixes to his name.
At the time of writing, Mumbai Indians are currently chasing CSK’s target of 207 runs, with the score at 134/4 after 15.3 overs. The match has taken on added significance as speculation swirls that this might be Dhoni’s last IPL season. Whether he finishes his career on a high note or not, his vintage six-hitting display has undoubtedly solidified his legacy as a T20 legend.
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