Cricket

IPL 2021 | MS Dhoni jubilant after Chennai Super Kings seal playoffs qualification

 

IPL 2021 has been nothing short of a dream ride for Chennai Super Kings. The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side became the first team to qualify for the playoff spots of this season’s IPL. They defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the final over of their latest match to get the job done. CSK also maintain a comfortable lead at the top of the table and are still unbeaten after four matches in UAE.

This is in sharp contrast to their performance at the United Arab Emirates last season. On that occasion, they managed just six wins in 14 matches and finished second from bottom. That was the only instance of CSK not qualifying for the IPL playoffs in the history of the franchise. CSK’s talismanic leader MS Dhoni has credited the players and the support staff for this entire dramatic turnaround.

Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after hitting the winning six against SRH, Dhoni said, “It means a lot because the last time in the post-match presentation I had, I said we want to come back strong… You keep learning out of it, and that is what we have done this year even though we played the first half [of the season] earlier. Every credit must be given to the players and the support staff.”

CSK have been extremely consistent the entire season. They occupied the second place in the points table before IPL 2021 came to a quick halt due to COVID outbreaks in camps and had to be postponed. Since arriving to the UAE, the country where they finished second from bottom in the last IPL season, they have won four matches on the bounce and have looked almost invincible.

Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad could only score 134 runs against Chennai Super Kings. Wriddhiman Saha was the top-scorer with a knock of 44 off 46 deliveries while nobody else managed to cross the 20-run mark. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf Du Plessis led the run chase for CSK with their opening stand of 75 runs.

The batters seemed to be struggling to play their shots and didn’t seem to be at ease. MS Dhoni also lauded his bowlers for varying their pace and length to get the desired results. “It wasn’t a wicket where it was turning or stopping a lot. But there was good bounce. Bowlers varied their pace and length very well… That is what I told them before the start of the game as well. The execution was there,” MS Dhoni added.

 

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

India takes on Maldives in international friendly before AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

The Blue Tigers will look to fine-tune their skills against the Maldives in the international… Read More

March 19, 2025

IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya confirms Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians against CSK

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has confirmed that Suryakumar Yadav will lead the franchise in… Read More

March 19, 2025

Aakash Chopra says IPL 2025 will present a great opportunity to Rajat Patidar, says he shouldn’t follow Virat Kohli’s approach

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra believes the upcoming season of IPL 2025 will give… Read More

March 19, 2025

Vikram Rathour backs Vaibhav Suryavanshi to become a big player if he works hard

Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour is impressed with youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s batting power ahead… Read More

March 19, 2025

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer hails head coach Ricky Ponting ahead of new season

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has showered praise on head coach Ricky Ponting after reunion… Read More

March 19, 2025

AB de Villiers hails Virat Kohli for supporting RCB’s decision to appoint Rajat Patidar as captain

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter AB de Villiers lauded Virat Kohli for supporting the franchise’s… Read More

March 19, 2025