MS Dhoni or Ranbir Kapoor? Thala's Latest Ad in 'Animal' Look Goes Viral Ahead of MI vs CSK IPL 2025 Clash | WATCH VIDEO

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni is arguably the most popular cricketer in the world, even after retiring from the game. Even at 43, Dhoni has the stardom and the capability of drawing in the crowds. He is just not any other cricketer, he is an emotion. IPL without Dhoni is unimaginable. Days ahead of Chennai Super Kings opener versus Mumbai Indians at the Chepauk on March 23, Dhoni landed a banger. 

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In a latest ad, Dhoni was spotted donning the Ranbir Kapoor -look from the superhit Bollywood film, ‘Animal’. To be very honest, Dhoni has aced the look. He looks extremely identical to the Bollywood actor from the film. The ad has already gone viral as expected. Here is the viral clip. 

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Dhoni has scored 4,669 runs for CSK and happens to be the second leading run-getter for the franchise. He is just behind Suresh Raina.

Raina has amassed 4,687 runs and is the current leading run-scorer for CSK. All Dhoni needs is 18 more runs to go past Raina.

Also, with 10 more catches behind the stumps, Dhoni would become the first player to take 200 catches in IPL. So yes, Dhoni has a lot on his radar in IPL 2025. 

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Where will Dhoni bat in 2025? For years, all reckoned that Dhoni should be batting higher up the order, but he has not. Will he surprise his fans this year by promoting himself in the batting order? Given his form last year, he should bat up the order. 

The Super Kings play their tournament opener against Mumbai Indians in what promises to be a humdinger. Both the teams are most successful in the history of the league. Both CSK and MI have won five IPL titles each - co-incidentally under the same captain. For CSK, it is Dhoni and Rohit Sharma for MI.