Dhoni scored 16 off the final over to give his franchise a second win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The veteran was at his composed best while facing Jaydev Unadkat in the final over at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.
Opining that MS Dhoni is still the best finisher in IPL 2022, Ajay Jadeja said on Cricbuzz:
With 42 required off the last three overs, MI were the favorites to seal their first win of the tournament. However, Dhoni, alongside Dwaine Pretorius, constructed the perfect finish to get CSK across the line.
Bowling the final over, Unadkat crumbled under pressure and bowled a couple of poor deliveries that were dispatched for boundaries by the seasoned veteran.
Believing that the explosive player’s mere presence could rattle the bowler’s composure, Jadeja added:
The 40-year-old’s blitz helped CSK remain alive in the tournament with four points on the board at the half-way stage.
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The former India captain showed glimpses of his former self over the course of the tournament following a couple of poor seasons. He has scored 120 runs across seven matches with an average of 60 and a strike rate of 131.
Opining that the veteran’s value never took a dip despite his poor form at times, the former wicket-keeper said:
CSK will be hoping for a better second half of IPL 2022. According to the IPL timetable, they will begin the next phase of the tournament with a contest against the Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on April 25 (Monday).
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