With this, Dhoni has also become the oldest player to hit 250 sixes in IPL.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) is an important player of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the fans of Chennai have accepted him as a local player. MS Dhoni has been with CSK ever since he joined the franchise. It is believed that this season of IPL could be his last season as a player. In such a situation, a large number of spectators are reaching the stadium in every match of Chennai.
On Friday, May 10, MS Dhoni achieved a special feat in the match against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While Gujarat was chasing the target of 232 runs, Dhoni scored unbeaten 26 runs in 11 balls, in which he also hit three sky-high sixes.
MS Dhoni completed 250 sixes in IPL
During this, Dhoni completed his 250 sixes in IPL. With this, he has also become the third Indian to hit 250 sixes after Rohit Sharma (276) and Virat Kohli (264). Dhoni is also the oldest player to achieve this special achievement.
Dhoni scored a total of 16 runs against Rashid Khan in the last over. He hit a six on the first ball, which was his 250th six. After this, he again hit a six on the next ball and equaled AB de Villiers (251 sixes). Three balls were dot and a four came on the last ball.
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MS Dhoni completes 2️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ sixes in the IPL 👏
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Talking about the match, Gujarat Titans set the target of 232 runs in front of Chennai Super Kings thanks to the century innings of Shubman Gill (104) and Sai Sudarshan (103). In response, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s team could score only 196 runs for 8 wickets in the stipulated overs and lost the match by 35 runs. Daryl Mitchell and Moeen Ali played half-century innings for CSK.