Watch: The Dwayne Bravo v MS Dhoni duel

The Cricket field has been turned into a gladiator’s arena on many occasions. Altercations between timid batsmen and ferocious fast bowlers have always done something to give the crowd a lift. In the IPL however, perhaps for a first time this season, Dwyane Bravo and MS Dhoni got into what some may call ‘a friendly’ interaction of sorts on the field of play.

In the ninth edition of this tournament, both are playing for different teams and during the 25th match between Dhoni’s Rising Pune Supergiants and Suresh Raina led Gujarat Lions, there was a moment when both the old mates countered each other and reacted as something is heating up but nothing came out of it, as it was just a friendly gesture by Bravo.

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The incident occurred towards the end of the first innings where the Rising Pune Supergiants, led by the charismatic MS Dhoni were approaching what seemed to be a mammoth total. With Steve Smith sent back to the dugout following what was an extraordinary century, the onus fell on skipper Dhoni to complete the formalities. It was the third over of Bravo and 18th over of the match, when the GL bowler bowled a back of a length delivery, which Dhoni tried to paddle it but couldn’t and the ball went crashed into his chest. Bravo immediately moved towards Dhoni and came face to face and smiles.

However, despite the magnificent batting performances from both Steve Smith and Ajinkya Rahane, the Supergiants failed to secure victory over the mighty Gujarat Loins. Some brilliant batting displays from Dwayne Smith and skipper Suresh Raina ensured that the Gujarat Lions completed what seemed to be an easy victory.

Watch: The Dwayne Bravo v MS Dhoni duel:

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