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The reason why MS Dhoni batted at number eight, which continues to perplex both his supporters and detractors, was one of the queries posed following the game against the Gujarat Titans.
The Chennai Super Kings On May 10, 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, MS Dhoni plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.
In the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, the reigning champion Chennai Super Kings were losing for the sixth time this season as they attempted to chase 232 against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
CSK only managed 196 runs after losing eight wickets, and Gujarat Titans triumphed by a margin of 35 runs.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of CSK, decided to field even though he had won the toss. Shubman Gill, the GT captain, and Sai Sudharsan, his partner, both scored hundreds during a record-tying opening partnership of 210 runs when GT batted first, helping their team to 231 for 3.
Sai Sudharsan hit 103 off 51 balls, while Gill scored 104 runs off 55 balls. Their collaboration even tied the 2022 IPL record for the first wicket set by Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul for the Lucknow Super Giants versus the Kolkata Knight Riders.
The CSK hitters fell down 10 for 3 while chasing 232 because they were unable to withstand the GT bowling attack. Moeen Ali (56), along with Daryl Mitchell (63), was able to steady the innings for a while. Once more, wickets began to fall, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni was brought into the game to bat at number eight.
CSK missed the mark despite Dhoni's 26 runs in just 11 balls, including three sixes and a boundary.
One of the queries posed following the game was why Dhoni chose to bat at number eight. Dhoni batted at number nine in the last game against Punjab Kings, which continues to perplex both his supporters and detractors.
Virender Sehwag's statement
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag says the argument over his number ought to be resolved.
"The discussion about MS Dhoni's batting stance ought to come to a stop. He is aware of his goals. It's what he wants. However, with his form and the strike rate he is hitting at, if you want to win the game, the other hitters must perform on par with him. Today, it seemed as though Ali and Mitchell couldn't compete with Sudharsan and Gill. There needs to be a 100 scorer. Sehwag was reported by Hindustan Times as saying, "Or Jadeja and Dube had to score a 20-ball fifty to get close to the target."
"I want to stay out of the argument. Anywhere he bats, it's alright. Who cares if they win or lose when he played well and pleased the crowd? That's all he did was entertain the public," Sehwag continued.
On Dhoni's batting position, Stephan Fleming
The coach of CSK warned everyone not to undervalue Dhoni's impact on the group. Like just hitting fours and sixes, which he has accomplished very successfully. and retain some of the top players in the tournament, if not the top players. Thus, don't undervalue his impact on the group merely because he is ranked ninth. We are really cautious about what he can provide us, but there is a timing element. And we'll make the most of that," Fleming was cited by ESPNcricinfo.
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