In IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a 50 -run defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). In this match played at Chepock Stadium on Friday, RCB scored a strong 196/7, in response to which CSK reached 146/8.
Dhoni’s batting position became the subject of discussion
In this match, former CSK captain MS Dhoni came out to bat at number ninth, causing a debate between cricket fans and veterans.
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Dhoni scored an unbeaten 30 in 16 balls, including three fours and two sixes.
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Rachin Ravindra (41 runs, 31 balls, 5 fours) was CSK’s top scorer.
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RCB won Chepock after 17 years.
Fans expressed displeasure over Dhoni’s decision
Dhoni is being criticized on social media for coming to bat for so long. Many fans called his batting selfish and advised for retirement.
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One user wrote, “I am a big fan of Dhoni, but tomorrow he was playing only for himself, not for the team.”
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The other said, “If you cannot come to bat at that time, when the team needs the most, there is no benefit. It is not right to hit sixes for the entertainment of the audience.”
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The third reacted sharply and wrote, “Dhoni should now retire. All this is happening only for hype.”
Dhoni’s retirement again in discussion
There has been speculation about Dhoni’s IPL future for the last few years.
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He has been playing only IPL after retiring from international cricket in 2020.
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After every season, his retirement discussions intensify, but he returns to the field.
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