LSG vs CSK: Watch - MS Dhoni's prolonged applause for Ravindra Jadeja's fifty and sword celebration

MS Dhoni had a heartwarming reaction to Ravindra Jadeja's batting heroics in the ongoing game between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow.

Asked to bat first, the reigning champions were off to a poor start as Mohsin Khan dismissed Rachin Ravindra for a golden duck in the first over. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane added 29 runs for the second wicket before the former was dismissed by Yash Thakur for 13 runs.

With the team reeling at 33 for 2, the CSK team management promoted Ravindra Jadeja and the allrounder totally justified the decision by scoring his first fifty of the ongoing season. He reached his fifty off 34 balls in the 17th over. The India star completed his fifty by hitting Mohsin for a six.

As soon as he completed the fifty, he brought out his trademark sword celebration. The cameras soon turned towards the CSK dressing room where MS Dhoni was seen clapping and applauding his teammate's fighting effort.

Watch MS Dhoni's reaction:

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Talking about the game, CSK finished their innings on a competitive total of 176 for 6 in the allotted 20 overs after they were asked to bat first. After Jadeja's heroics with the bat, MS Dhoni provided the finishing touch by scoring an unbeaten 28 off just 9 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes.

Apart from Jadeja and Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane (36) and Moeen Ali (30) also played useful knocks for the visitors. For LSG, Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 for 16 off three overs.

CSK are eyeing their third straight win tonight and fifth of the season in seven games. The reigning champions have won four of their six games so far. In their last two games, they thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians and will be looking to win the ongoing game too. LSG, on the other hand, have lost their last two games and will be desperate for a win tonight.