Watch: MS Dhoni flew full length to his right to take a superb catch during the CSK vs GT clash in Chennai today (March 26).
Playing their second match of the season, Chennai Super Kings batted first and posted a huge total of 206. Each of their top seven scored in double figures, with Shivam Dube top-scoring with 51 off 23 in a knock which included two fours and fives. six.
In response, Gujarat Titans lost captain Shubman Gill at third, 1 weight behind Deepak Chahar. Wriddhiman Saha followed soon after, leaving GT at 34-2 in the fifth.
Ruturaj Gaikawad brought Daryl Mitchell to bowl the eighth over of the innings. His first two balls fetched three runs before the Chennai crowd erupted on the third ball.
Vijay Shankar flicked a full ball to MS Dhoni behind the stumps, who flew to his right to take a brilliant two-handed catch, ending Shankar’s knock for 12.
Dhoni is yet to feature in IPL 2024, but has already scored two memorable dismissals behind the stumps, after dismissing Anuj Rawat in CSK’s previous match against RCB as batters attempted to steal a pass.
Watch MS Dhoni defy age and gravity to capture a flying catch:
𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗦𝗗 😎
An excellent dive behind the stumps and the home crowd erupts with joy💛
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