New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer and cricket analyst Aakash Chopra says Chennai Super Kings could have secured a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs if MS Dhoni had not been dismissed for Yash Dayal's slow ball. I think it might have been.
Defending champions CSK lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 27 points on Saturday and were eliminated from the tournament.
Chopra reflected on CSK's pursuit on his YouTube channel and highlighted the grave impact of Dhoni's dismissal.
“MS Dhoni was there with Ravindra Jadeja. Dhoni kept them alive. I think that was probably the last time we saw Dhoni. He hit the longest six of the season, 110 meters. He also hit two fours on the leg side. If MS Dhoni hadn't gone for the back-of-the-hand ball, he would have won the match. ),” Chopra commented.
Dhoni joined Jadeja as CSK required 72 runs off 30 balls, a difficult task that seemed almost impossible. However, the duo managed to close the gap and the final five pitches needed only 11 points (to qualify for the playoffs). Dhoni's presence kept CSK's hopes alive, but Dayal's slow ball was caught at deep square leg, effectively sealing CSK's fate.
“From his starting point it seemed impossible to win the game. Jadeja was hitting sixes from the first ball of every over. However, Yash Dayal bowled well in the final over and required only 17 runs, so RCB won by a decent margin. We won,” Chopra added.
Dhoni's valiant effort included the season's longest six of 110 meters and several strategic boundaries, showing his enduring skill and resilience despite battling a knee injury throughout the season. I did. The partnership with Jadeja took CSK tantalizingly close to the playoffs and highlighted Dhoni's key role in the team's performance.
While Dhoni's future in the IPL remains uncertain, his potential final outing in the league was marked by characteristic determination and fighting spirit. The cricketing world is currently waiting to see if Dhoni will return next season or if this will be the last of his legendary contribution to the IPL.
Defending champions CSK lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 27 points on Saturday and were eliminated from the tournament.
Chopra reflected on CSK's pursuit on his YouTube channel and highlighted the grave impact of Dhoni's dismissal.
“MS Dhoni was there with Ravindra Jadeja. Dhoni kept them alive. I think that was probably the last time we saw Dhoni. He hit the longest six of the season, 110 meters. He also hit two fours on the leg side. If MS Dhoni hadn't gone for the back-of-the-hand ball, he would have won the match. ),” Chopra commented.
Dhoni joined Jadeja as CSK required 72 runs off 30 balls, a difficult task that seemed almost impossible. However, the duo managed to close the gap and the final five pitches needed only 11 points (to qualify for the playoffs). Dhoni's presence kept CSK's hopes alive, but Dayal's slow ball was caught at deep square leg, effectively sealing CSK's fate.
“From his starting point it seemed impossible to win the game. Jadeja was hitting sixes from the first ball of every over. However, Yash Dayal bowled well in the final over and required only 17 runs, so RCB won by a decent margin. We won,” Chopra added.
Dhoni's valiant effort included the season's longest six of 110 meters and several strategic boundaries, showing his enduring skill and resilience despite battling a knee injury throughout the season. I did. The partnership with Jadeja took CSK tantalizingly close to the playoffs and highlighted Dhoni's key role in the team's performance.
While Dhoni's future in the IPL remains uncertain, his potential final outing in the league was marked by characteristic determination and fighting spirit. The cricketing world is currently waiting to see if Dhoni will return next season or if this will be the last of his legendary contribution to the IPL.
