Chennai Super Kings (CSK) delivered an emphatic victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday (April 28), defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 78 runs, in a match that saw a unique blend of personal celebration and sporting prowess.
Emphatic win for Chennai Super Kings
The CSK lineup, powered by Ruturaj Gaikwad‘s scintillating 98 off 54 balls and Daryl Mitchell’s maiden half-century in the IPL, set a formidable total of 212/3. Pat Cummins‘ SRH, in response, were all out for 134 in 18.5 overs, thanks largely to Tushar Deshpande’s impressive four-wicket haul and Mustafizur Rahman’s economical two-for.
Matheesha Pathirana also bagged 2 wickets in his two-over spell.
Sakshi Dhoni’s request from CSK
The match had an added layer of excitement as MS Dhoni’s wife Sakshi was among the spectators. Sakshi, soon to be an aunt, took to Instagram during the game with a heartfelt plea to the CSK team. Her viral story featured a clip of Dhoni behind the stumps and a caption urging the team to wrap up the victory quickly as “baby is on the way… contractions have begun. Request from – to be ‘Bua’!”
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Sakshi Dhoni Instagram post suggests, she will become Bua soon. #CSKvsSRH #SRHvsCSK pic.twitter.com/PdB50uKUqy
— Mufa Kohli (@MufaKohli) April 28, 2024
CSK seemed to take the message to heart, sealing the game in a quick and decisive manner, much to the delight of their fans and the soon-to-be ‘Bua’. The clinical performance not only secured a win but also fulfilled Sakshi’s special request, making the occasion memorable for the Dhoni family.
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This win takes CSK to the third position in the IPL 2024 points table, as they continue their title defense with comeback victory at home and a touching story of family joy intertwined with their on-field exploits.
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