Dhoni in IPL 2025 is not doing anything different from recent seasons, but CSK's top and middle order failed to deliver, exposing team flaws and triggering early elimination
MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, is not far behind Kohli, with 5,394 IPL runs to his name, securing him the sixth spot in the all-time list.
MS Dhoni and co. sit at the bottom of the table with just 4 points from their 10 games so far and officially became the first team in IPL 2025 to be knocked out of the playoff race mathematically.
Ahead of the 2025 season, Dhoni gave a cryptic response when asked about his future, saying, "I can play for as long as I want for CSK.
CSK are on the verge of losing the playoff spot in two consecutive seasons for the first time in their IPL history
I don't see them coming back this season, even Dhoni acknowledged that in his post-match comments-saying they're already looking ahead to the next season, says Ambati Rayudu
If CSK win all their remaining games, they will finish with 16 points, which, by the historical stats of IPL, is a safe score to end up in the top four at the end of the season.
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Dhoni is the oldest man (43 years, 280 days) to get the Player of the Match award in IPL when his blistering triumphant knock snapped Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) five-match losing streak in IPL 2025.
This is the first time CSK have lost three consecutive games at home. In order to qualify for the playoffs this season, it is a tough road ahead for the Yellow Army.
Realizing Pant was already committed, Dhoni calmly directed a throw to the non-striker's end, and struck the stumps with precision.
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Despite the noise, Rayudu has continued to publicly support Dhoni and CSK, often backing them through his appearances on Star Sports during pre-match, mid-match, and post-match shows.
MSD said he is still playing the IPL & takes it 1 year at a time, adding that he is 43 & will be 44 by the time IPL 2025 ends, after which he will have 10 months to decide whether to take retirement