In what was hailed as the ultimate “battle of generations” in IPL 2025, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi paid a heartwarming tribute to MS Dhoni, bowing down to touch the legend’s feet after Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
Facing off against the 43-year-old veteran, Suryavanshi lit up the match with a stellar 57 off 33 balls, guiding RR to a six-wicket win and delivering a respectful gesture that won the hearts of fans across the cricket world.
Suryavanshi Topscores, Powers RR to Emphatic Win
Batting with maturity beyond his years, Suryavanshi smashed four boundaries and four sixes, dominating world-class bowlers like Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja.
Chasing 188, RR reached the target with 17 balls to spare, as Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel also made crucial contributions. Earlier in the match, Akash Madhwal and Yudhvir Singh Charak picked up three wickets each to restrict CSK to 187/8.
RR’s chase featured a flurry of sixes and boundaries, with Suryavanshi pulling off shots like lofted drives, backfoot sixes, and big hits over long-on. He reached his half-century with a six off Noor Ahmad before being dismissed for 57, but his performance had already sealed the game for Rajasthan.
Dhoni’s Legacy Respected by Young Star
After the match, as players exchanged handshakes, Suryavanshi approached Dhoni and touched his feet, showing his admiration for the legendary Indian cricketer. The gesture was applauded by fans and highlighted the mutual respect between generations in Indian cricket.
With CSK now likely to finish at the bottom of the points table, unless they defeat Gujarat Titans by a large margin, the moment marked a symbolic passing of the torch—from one generation to the next.
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