Suresh Raina struck a fighting half-century before MS Dhoni provided a late flourish as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) overcame a slow start to post a competitive 179 for four against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Chepauk stadium on Wednesday.
Raina (59) and Faf du Plessis (39) added an 83 run stand for the second wicket to revive the innings after DC bowlers produced tight spells upfront.
Later, skipper MS Dhoni, who returned to the side after recovering from a bout of fever, and Ravindra Jadeja added some quick runs to provide a late push to the innings.
Dhoni scored unbeaten 44 off 22 balls with four boundaries and three maximums while Jadeja smashed 25 off 10 with two sixes.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
2 runs in the first 2 overs. And 179 in the end. Just the MSD things. The 10 ball 25 run knock of Jadeja was gold dust too. #CSKvDC #IPL
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 1, 2019
This was no Unadkat or Yadav, this was Trent Boult in the final over that Dhoni took to the cleaners. 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏#CSKvDC
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 1, 2019
I don't know about you, but an in-form @ImRaina is always a wonderful watch.#IPL2019 #IPL12 #CSKvDC
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) May 1, 2019
You might think these are not enough for #CSK but if there is no dew batting can become difficult. Chinna Thalai, Raina, looking like the player we have known in the #IPL
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 1, 2019
Recovered from viral to play another knock which will go viral … Phew! #MSD #
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) May 1, 2019
I think they have enough now. Wow, #CSK know when to turn it on!! No dew to speak of, so this pitch will deteriorate as the game goes on. https://t.co/mkwuO9F9wQ
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) May 1, 2019
Suresh Raina added another feather to his cap!https://t.co/lcG7e1DoTH#IPL2019 #CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/8cVlAP7lGL
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 1, 2019
Suresh Raina is our key performer for the @ChennaiIPL for his fluent half-century off 37 deliveries 😎😎 pic.twitter.com/MhftdWs9c7
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 1, 2019
There is only one @msdhoni. What else can one say?
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 1, 2019
Just unbelievable the way @msdhoni does it each time! The greatest finisher of our times & what a delight to watch! 3/1 in 3 overs to 179! Wow just unbelievable effort by the skipper & co #IPL2019 #CSKvDC
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) May 1, 2019
Stop insulting cricketers of your age MS Dhoni. Almost 38 ffs.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 1, 2019
Just how does he do this time and time again? Incredible is a mild word. #MSDhoni #CSKvsDC
— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) May 1, 2019
MS Dhoni in 20th over in the IPL:
Innings 71
Runs 554
SR 244
6s/4s 46/39 (85 boundaries in all)
Has scored about 13% of his total IPL runs in the 20th over@ChennaiIPL #CSKvDC— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) May 1, 2019
MS Dhoni's blitz powers CSK to 179/4https://t.co/lcG7e1DoTH#MSDhoni #IPL2019 #CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/EGH06dfZwr
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 1, 2019
That's MS Dhoni for you..#CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/UqCm9irvCO
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) May 1, 2019
