'Tiger abhi zinda hai' - Suresh Raina in awe of MS Dhoni's stunning catch in clash against Gujarat Titans
In the 8th over of the GT's innings, Dhoni showcased his evergreen brilliance behind the stumps, plucking a sensational catch that left his former teammate Suresh Raina in awe.
The roar of the Chepauk crowd erupted as MS Dhoni's lightning-fast reflexes produced a moment of magic that left everyone speechless. In the 8th over of the Gujarat Titans' innings, the legendary former captain showcased his evergreen brilliance behind the stumps, plucking a sensational catch that left his former teammate Suresh Raina in awe.
The clash between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was a high-stakes encounter. GT all-rounder Vijay Shankar, batting on 12, attempted a drive off Daryl Mitchell's delivery. The ball took the outside edge, and that's when Dhoni's reflexes kicked in.
With lightning-fast reactions, Dhoni dived to his right, extending his arms to his fullest reach. The ball seemed destined to race past him, but the legendary keeper held on to complete a stunner of a catch, leaving the crowd in awe.
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MS Dhoni takes a brilliant catch of Vijay Shankar
Raina, who had shared many memorable moments with Dhoni during their illustrious careers, couldn't control his excitement. Taking to his official Instagram account, he shared the clip of the catch and captioned it as, "Remember this sir #tigerabhizindahai @mahi7781 brother 🙌 Always going strong & inspiring everyone around🔥💪."
In the first match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Dhoni showed another piece of brilliance behind the stumps with a breathtaking run-out, reminding his fans of his early days. While he's yet to face a single ball in the new season, his presence is felt with every catch, every run-out, and every word of wisdom shared with his teammates.
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As the match progressed, Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious by 63 runs, Shivam Dube was awarded the Player of the Match award for his brilliant fifty. CSK find themselves at the top of the table after registering two back-to-back wins.
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