A CSK fangirl’s dramatic reaction to MS Dhoni’s dismissal in the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals has quickly gone viral, flooding social media with memes. Dhoni, known for his match-finishing skills, faced a rare early exit when he was caught by Shimron Hetmyer off Sandeep Sharma’s bowling. Despite some early fireworks from Dhoni, he was dismissed for 16 runs off 10 balls while attempting to clear the boundary. His departure silenced the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, as fans were hoping for another Dhoni-style finish.
The moment Dhoni left the field, a fan’s shocked expression was captured, becoming the talk of the internet. The video has since been shared widely, with users creating a flurry of memes around her reaction.
CSK needed 20 runs in the final over, with Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease, but the team ultimately lost by 6 runs. This defeat marks CSK’s second consecutive loss after their opening win. The team had previously lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore as well.
The match has also ignited a debate regarding Dhoni’s batting position this season. Dhoni has been coming in at lower numbers, such as No. 7, No. 8, and No. 9. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming explained that Dhoni’s knees are not as agile as they used to be, limiting his ability to play long innings like in previous years.
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