New Delhi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni has often left fans with his sharp on-field instinct-he is using Decision review system (DRS), reshuffling the batting order, or setting the area under pressure. Such was revealed during another moment IPL 2025 Conflict between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi capitals In Chepuk, when Dhoni, sat in the dressing room, appeared to give a decision on dismissal even before the umpire.
The incident took place in the third over of CSK’s innings. Mitchell Starc made a strong LBW appeal against Vijay Shankar, but the umpire turned down it. DC wicketkeeper Abishek Poral told Stark that he had hit the first bat, leaving the review based on his team partner’s call.
However, Replay revealed that the ball hit Shankar’s boot before the bat – an opportunity for Delhi. Stark, looking at the replay on the big screen, smiled, knowing that he gave a big opportunity slip.
But the one who really attracts the attention of the fans was Dhoni, sitting in the dressing room peacefully, before detecting the words “out”, Replay confirmed it – once again showing the unmatched cricket mind of ‘Captain Cool’.
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Delhi Capital extended its unbeaten streak with a 25 -run win over the five -time champion Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.
In the absence of the injured FAF du Plessis, KL Rahul led KL Rahul to the front 77, which helped the DC Post to a competitive 183/6.
In response, CSK once again stumbled into the powerplay, struggling to get rid of DC’s disciplined bowling attack. On a surface that did not allow easy stroke to play, Chennai managed only 158/5 in its 20 overs, with Vijay Shankar scored 69 off 54 balls to the fort.
For Delhi, Vipraj Nigam impressed with 2/27 figures, while every bowler besides Mohit Sharma and Axar Patel pasted a wicket to seal a clinical all-round performance.
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