CSK VS RR: In Sunday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against the Rajasthan Royals. Chennai Super Kings’ “Thala” MS Dhoni put on another disappointing performance. Starting at number seven in the batting order, Dhoni showed off a few fireworks before being caught in the deep by Shimron Hetmyer on the bowling of Sandeep Sharma. The entire Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati fell silent as Dhoni left, even though it was the Royals’ home ground. Supporters were hoping for another successful chase from the master batsman. Hetmyer made sure that didn’t happen with a spectacular diving catch at the deep mid-wicket boundary.
Dhoni had amassed 16 runs off 10 balls when Sandeep caught him attempting to hit a yorker. With Dhoni and Jadeja in the middle and CSK needing to chase 20 runs in the last over, his stay at the crease was crucial. The Super Kings ultimately lost by a score of six runs. A female fan’s response from the stands as Dhoni left went viral. Internet memes were inspired by the fan’s face as Hetmyer took Dhoni’s catch.
In the last over, Shimron Hetmeyer made a spectacular catch to get rid of MS Dhoni and maybe save the game for Rajasthan.
Shimron Hetmeyer took a brilliant catch in the final over to dismiss MS Dhoni and potentially save the match for Rajasthan !! 👏👏#RRvCSK #RRvsCSK
— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) March 30, 2025
Wake up babe new meme template just dropped #CSKvsRR #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/J5jMnZKp4W
— Ganeshan (@ganeshan_iyer) March 30, 2025
When Hetmyer Took a catch of MS Dhoni
Samne hota to Socho kya hota 🤓#CSKvRR #CSKvsRR #RRvCSK
— ANKITA KUMARI (@ankitajkhs) March 31, 2025
CSK has now dropped two straight games as a result of the loss. The five-time winners prevailed in their first game of the season. However, they have since suffered losses to the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Dhoni’s batting position in this IPL has also been a topic of discussion; the former captain of India has been ranked at No. 7, No. 8, or No. 9. However, Dhoni’s knees aren’t as well-oiled as they were three or four years ago, according to Chennai head coach Stephen Fleming, who made this revelation following the game against Rajasthan. As a result, it is not possible to require the seasoned wicket-keeper hitter to bat for 10–12 overs as previously.