IPL 2018: Bollywood Celebrities Awestruck as MS Dhoni Finishes Off in Style

‘Vintage’ MS Dhoni was on an offer last night against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat hosts by five wickets in the last-over thriller at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 25) night.

Batting first, the home team posted a massive 205 runs on the board solely banking on AB de Villiers (68) and Quinton de Kock (53). The South African pair added 103 runs as it set the platform for a huge total.

However, it was a late cameo from Mandeep Singh that ensured Bangalore to cross the 200-run barrier. The Chennai bowlers came back strongly in the later stage of the game – to restrict Virat Kohli-led RCB on 205 in 20 allotted overs.

In reply, Chennai didn’t have a brilliant start as they lost Shane Watson in the first over. However, Ambati Rayadu ensured that they are well on par with the asking rate.  Rayadu (82) has been in outstanding touch and proved it once again with the willow.

But it was Dhoni who turned things off for the visitors with a magical knock. He came to the crease as Chennai was reeling at 74 for four in nine overs. Although he started a bit slow but soon picked up the pace.

Meanwhile, Dhoni left nothing which was in his arch and ensured that they match up with the asking rate. Apart from a dropped chance, Dhoni was absolutely stunning as no total looked safe in front of him.

Further, he remained unbeaten on 70 runs from 34 deliveries with seven sixes and a four as CSK cruised to another victory.

The sublime knock from MS Dhoni left everybody in awe and Bollywood celebrities were not lagging behind.

Moreover, they took to social media site Twitter – to express their views after a classical knock.

Here is the how the Bollywood celebrities reacted:

@msdhoni is such an inspiration !! Unbelievable calm & amazing performance under such extreme pressure every time .. no words enough to salute him!! @IPL #RCBvsCSK #IPL2018

— Aditi Singh Sharma (@ADTSinghSharma) April 25, 2018

I admire both @imVkohli ‘n @msdhoni ! Difficult ?? but DHONI you’ve got this one ? bow?

— Mehreen Pirzada? (@Mehreenpirzada) April 25, 2018

And a six to finish it all ???? @msdhoni #RCBvCSK

— Mehreen Pirzada? (@Mehreenpirzada) April 25, 2018

Yassssssss!!!!! My fave captain cool #dhoni is a legit legend???? What a match and a fabulous team effort!!!! #CSKvRCB #IPL11 #ipl @msdhoni

— Sophie C (@Sophie_Choudry) April 25, 2018

Holy smokesssssss !! This super human @msdhoni .. what an incredible innings & what a stylish finish. Love this man. ❤️ #RCBvsCSK @IPL #IPL2018

— Aditi Singh Sharma (@ADTSinghSharma) April 25, 2018

@msdhoni
The way u PLAY
The way u UNDERPLAY
others look like CLAY
whether it’s night or DAY
It’s April or May
just wanna SAY
opp team is always ur PREY ?#RCBvsCSK #IPL18 @StarSportsIndia #selectdugout

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) April 25, 2018

What a matchhhhhh @msdhoni u BEAUTY… cricket ? was invented for u man ! what a match #RCBvsCSK #IPL2018

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) April 25, 2018

Words of wisdom from a true champion who believes in sharing his knowledge & his victory. Respect ! @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/WflT8u1Xj6

— salim merchant (@salim_merchant) April 25, 2018

What a game! #CSK wins! #Dhoni finishes it with a six! 2 balls to spare.. 70(34)* with 7 6s whatta knock!#MSDhoni the best finisher!?

— Rahul Dev (@RahulDevRising) April 25, 2018

What a match! What a chase! What a player! The LION @msdhoni ROARS!!! #RCBvCSK

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 25, 2018

Have to say @RCBTweets played really well today , but CSK was just too good in the end ! A Scintillating watch!
Rayadu was amazing – we miss you at @mipaltan !
And @msdhoni .. what can one say about Dhoni…words fail me…what a champion! Bondafide Legend! #RCBvCSK

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) April 25, 2018

What an amazing game #DHONI whatta hair cut and what a shot. Great game of cricket.

— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) April 25, 2018

Also read: AB de Villiers’ Monstrous six out of M Chinnaswamy Stadium