NEW DELHI: In a surreal twist during Chennai Super Kings’ innings against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, MS Dhoni hit a massive six, only for it to land in the hands of Ravindra Jadeja, who was stationed just outside the boundary rope as a substitute fielder.
The bizarre moment, which sparked laughter among fans, came during the 19th over bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal, and quickly became a talking point across social media.
It was a classic Dhoni shot, advancing down the pitch and launching the ball high over long-on.
While the ball cleared the boundary comfortably, it was Jadeja, Dhoni’s long-time teammate, who nonchalantly caught it beyond the ropes.
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Chahal, who had been noteworthy all evening, produced an extraordinary final over that completely dismantled CSK’s lower order.
After dismissing Dhoni for 11, he went on to take a stunning hat-trick, removing Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, and Noor Ahmad in the space of three balls. CSK, cruising at 172/5 just minutes earlier, were suddenly bowled out for 190 in 19.2 overs.
Sam Curran top-scored with a blistering 84 off 47 balls, while young opener Ayush Mhatre impressed again with a steady 76.
But aside from those two, CSK’s lineup once again faltered under pressure.
Shivam Dube held his end for a gritty 66 but fell as the final wicket, capping a dramatic collapse where CSK lost five wickets for just 18 runs in the last 10 deliveries.
While Dhoni’s six gave fans a moment to cherish, it was Chahal’s brilliance and CSK’s lack of depth that defined the innings and possibly their fading IPL 2025 campaign.