MS Dhoni’s late entry fails to save CSK as Virender Sehwag questions timing
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a heavy defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025, and former India opener Virender Sehwag did not hold back while sharing his thoughts. During the post-match show, Sehwag gave a strong reaction to MS Dhoni’s brief stay at the crease, suggesting that even if Dhoni had stayed longer, it wouldn’t have changed the outcome.
Sehwag’s take on Dhoni’s impact
When asked by anchor Jatin Sapru whether Dhoni could have helped CSK recover, Sehwag bluntly replied,
“If Dhoni hadn’t gotten out, CSK might have reached 130. But KKR chased 104 in just 10.1 overs. We’d be on-air at 11:30pm instead. That’s the only difference.”
His comment quickly went viral, drawing reactions from fans and experts across social media. Many debated Dhoni’s batting position and his impact on the game.
A historic low for CSK at Chepauk
This match marked CSK’s third consecutive loss at Chepauk, a first in their IPL history. To make matters worse, the team posted their lowest-ever score at the venue – just 103/9 – and their third-lowest overall in IPL history. Despite being five-time IPL champions, CSK looked out of form throughout the game.
Dhoni’s return as captain doesn’t help
MS Dhoni stepped in as captain after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to injury. However, his return didn’t change CSK’s fortunes. Batting at No. 9, Dhoni scored only 1 run off 4 balls before being trapped LBW by Sunil Narine in the 16th over, leaving fans disappointed and raising questions about whether he should have batted earlier.
KKR’s dominant bowling performance
KKR’s bowlers were on fire. Sunil Narine (3/13) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/18) led a spin attack that broke CSK’s batting lineup. Only Shivam Dube (31)* and Vijay Shankar (29) offered some resistance. CSK’s powerplay produced just 31 runs, and they lost wickets at regular intervals, never managing to build momentum.
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