Watch: MS Dhoni’s epic reaction as Khaleel Ahmed gives fiery send-off to Yashasvi Jaiswal

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed once again provided his team with a great start in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League.

Khaleel Ahmed picked up the early wicket of the young Rajasthan Royals (RR) left-handed opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal in the ongoing 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Sunday, March 30, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

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Khaleel Ahmed shows aggression after dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal

Jaiswal has surprisingly failed to perform well in the ongoing season of the marquee T20 league. His poor form has directly impacted the Rajasthan Royals, who lost their first two matches against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Kolkata Knight Riders.

In RR's tournament opener against the SRH, he walked back to the pavilion after scoring 1 run. Meanwhile, in the second match against the KKR, he scored 29 runs and was unable to make the most of the start he got.

In the ongoing match against the Riyan Parag-led side, Jaiswal started off his innings with a cracking four off the left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed.

He then played a dot, before getting out on the third ball of the first over. Khaleel bowled a good length delivery to Jaiswal just outside off-stump.

The left-handed batter looked to punch it off the backfoot but was early in his shot and ended up chipping the ball straight to Ravichandran Ashwin, who was at mid-off.

After picking the wicket, Ahmed was absolutely pumped up and he was seen screaming loudly and giving a deadly stare to Jaiswal.

The RR batter didn't react to the pacer's send-off, he just kept his head down in disappointment and took the walk back to the dugout. MS Dhoni's reaction to this incident was also caught on camera, and the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman was seen clapping while looking at the pacer.

Watch: MS Dhoni’s reaction to Khaleel Ahmed's send-off to Yashasvi Jaiswal

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Whenever I see behind the stumps to Mahi bhai, I feel like half of the job is already done - Khaleel Ahmed

Ahead of the match against the Rajasthan Royals, Khaleel Ahmed spoke to the broadcasters. During the interaction, he said that his job gets easier with MS Dhoni behind the stumps as he provides great help. He said

“Definitely, there is a difference playing for CSK. Whenever I see behind the stumps to Mahi bhai, I feel like half of the job is already done."

The pacer added that he keeps everything quite simple and focuses on his lines and lengths. He stated:

"I have to adapt to the situation. You have to focus on your line and length if you are getting the swing. That’s my plan. I try to keep things simple as possible."

He further revealed that his recovery has been good despite a short turnaround from the match against RCB. The pacer said:

"The recovery has been good. I had one travel day. Got through the pool session and some physio treatment as soon as we got here."