MS Dhoni's defiant CSK own RCB in their den, Netizens laud Chennai Super Kings skipper

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in their Indian Premier League match here on Monday. The MS Dhoni outfit Set an imposing target of 227, RCB looked on course until the departure of Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36 balls) and skipper Faf du Plessis (62 off 33) in quick succession. The duo added 126 runs for the third wicket to raise hopes of an RCB victory. Earlier, CSK scored 226 for six after being asked to bat first.

Opener Devon Conway struck 83 off 45 deliveries and was involved in a 74-run partnership for the second wicket with Ajinkya Rahane (37 off 20 balls). Later, Conway added 80 runs for the third wicket with Shivam Dube, who blazed away to a 27-ball 52 with the help of five sixes and two fours.

Brief scores: Chennai Super Kings: 226/6 in 20 overs (Devon Conway 83, Shivam Dube 52; Mohammed Siraj 1/30).
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 218/8 in 20 overs (Glenn Maxwell 76, Faf du Plessis 62; Tushar Deshpande 3/45). 

Social media exploded as the brilliance of MS Dhoni once again helped CSK in conquering the M. Chinnaswamy stadium.

Never ever compare MS Dhoni fanbase with others pic.twitter.com/cAQssUBba4

— Ravi MSDian ™ (@MSDevoteee) April 17, 2023

Just a reaminder that there never will be a Captain better than MS Dhoni. pic.twitter.com/QcIkZCDmzu

— ` (@rahulmsd_91) April 17, 2023

RCB and Virat Kohli got owned by two retired players- MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir at their own home ground, infront of their home crowd, family and wives .

Unforgettable night ! pic.twitter.com/yk1Z1AVcWT

— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@Hydrogen_45) April 17, 2023

If MS Dhoni visits your house, you're the guest. Serve him, worship him, adore him
Find yourself at his feet. ❤️ #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/5Nk2JcTwAv

— Sexy Cricket Shots (@sexycricketshot) April 17, 2023

Anushka's reaction after seeing Kohli's home ground Chinnaswamy crowd going hysterical for Dhoni.. You can't get anyone bigger than Dhoni in India 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/WgC8pcIjBL

— mvrkguy (@mvrkguy) April 17, 2023

MS Dhoni owned Virat Kohli and his entire fluke fanbase infront of his wife & home crowd.

Levels ! pic.twitter.com/Q3lUcZHeX9

— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 (@Hydrogen_45) April 17, 2023

Dhoni last year:

"Our Malinga is difficult to pick, and he'll only surely contribute for us next year."

This year:

Pathirana defends a total against RCB, giving just 14 runs in the two slog overs he bowled 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/1mzqTe3j7I

— ; (@AIH183no) April 17, 2023

41 year old Dhoni carrying CSK.. pic.twitter.com/pCbDSvAhM1

— ‘ (@Ashwin_tweetz) April 17, 2023

(With inputs from PTI)