MS Dhoni was promoted in the batting order for the GT vs CSK match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He was welcomed by the fans after the veteran came out to replace Shivam Dube. CSK was already out of the game, but the fans wanted to see Dhoni smash the ball for fours and sixes.
He faced 11 balls against GT and hit three sixes. Dhoni hit a one-handed six off Mohit Sharma's delivery. The first two balls of Rashid Khan's over were sent into the stands. The first was a helicopter shot. Rashid dragged the next ball to the ground and Dhoni once again got the result he wanted.
The third ball hit MS Dhoni's pad and stand-in captain Rahul Tewatia opted for a DRS after the on-field umpire gave not out. As the replays were being shown on the big screen, a fan broke through the security cordon and managed to touch the legendary cricketer's feet.
A fan breached security to meet Dhoni and then Dhoni gave him a hug ❤️
— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) May 10, 2024
- Most humble celebrity in India . pic.twitter.com/sDLNG1iG0s
The next two balls were dots, but Dhoni hit a boundary off the last delivery of the innings to remain unbeaten on 26 off 11 as CSK were bowled out for 40.
Earlier, Shubman Gill (104) and Sai Sudharsan (103) struck hundreds to take GT's total to 231/3 in their 20 overs.
Daryl Mitchell (63) and Moeen Ali (56) tried their best for Chennai, but their dismissals put the team out of contention. Mohit Sharma claimed three wickets for Gujarat.
Chennai remains fourth on the points table and must win their remaining two matches to secure a play-off spot.