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Chennai Super Kings‘ skipper, MS Dhoni, once again proved his captaincy prowess with the DRS as his team registered a convincing victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match held on Sunday. With KKR struggling at 171 for 6 while chasing a mammoth total of 236, it was Tushar Deshpande’s over, the 18th of the innings, that once again gave Dhoni a chance to prove how well he reads the game.
Rinku Singh, who had just hit a huge six off the first ball of the over, was on strike, but he got off strike on the next ball, giving David Wiese the strike. Deshpande bowled a slower delivery, which deceived Wiese, as the ball hit him on the pads. Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings went up in appeal, but the umpire denied it. However, Dhoni was confident and immediately called for a review.
MS Dhoni‘s ability to read the game and make quick decisions has always been one of his strengths as a captain. His astute understanding of the game and the players’ abilities have helped him make some brilliant calls on the field, and his proficiency with the DRS is a testament to that. This instance justified every bit of it.
The TV umpire checked the footage, and it was clear that the ball would have gone on to hit the leg stump. Dhoni’s brilliance with the DRS once again paid dividends for his team, as they added another wicket to their tally. The Chennai Super Kings went on to win the match by 49 runs, with KKR managing only 186 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.
The stats revealed that Chennai Super Kings have an 86% success rate with the DRS this season, all credits to the Dhoni Review System. The skipper’s confidence in his decisions has become a trademark for his team’s success.
The Chennai Super Kings’ victory has taken them to the top of the IPL table, and they will look to continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches. With MS Dhoni leading from the front, the Chennai Super Kings are looking like strong contenders for the IPL title this season.
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