📅 IPL Showdown – April 14, 2025
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🏟️ Ekana Stadium Witnesses a Classic!
In a high-stakes encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) snapped their five-match losing streak with a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Chasing a target of 167, CSK reached 168/5 in 19.3 overs, thanks to a masterclass from the legendary MS Dhoni.​NDTVSports.com+1ESPN Cricinfo+1IPL T20+1Lucknow Super Giants+1

💥 Lucknow’s Innings:

• Rishabh Pant: Led from the front with a composed 63 off 49 balls.
• Abdul Samad: Provided support with a quickfire 20.
• Final Score: 166/7 in 20 overs.​Lucknow Super GiantsNDTVSports.com

🎯 Chennai’s Chase:

• Shaik Rasheed: Impressed on debut with a fluent 27.
• Rachin Ravindra: Contributed a steady 37 at the top.
• Shivam Dube: Anchored the middle overs with an unbeaten 43.
• MS Dhoni: Rolled back the years with a blistering 26* off 11 balls, sealing the win in style.​

🎢 Turning Point: With 23 runs needed off the last two overs, Dhoni unleashed his vintage finishing skills, hitting boundaries at will and guiding CSK to a much-needed victory.​

🏆 Player of the Match:
MS Dhoni – For his match-winning unbeaten 26 and astute leadership on the field.​reuters.com

📊 Stat Corner:

• This win marked CSK’s second victory in seven matches, revitalizing their IPL 2025 campaign.
• Dhoni’s performance earned him his first Player of the Match award since 2019.​reuters.com

🧠 Final Word:
In a match filled with tension and drama, MS Dhoni proved once again why he’s considered one of the greatest finishers in the game. CSK fans will hope this victory sparks a turnaround in their season.​

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