NEW DELHI: How old is MS Dhoni? He's 42. Well, that's just another number for the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman. Dhoni, affectionately known as 'Thala' among his fans, showcased his brilliance during the match against Gujarat Titans.
Bowling his first over, CSK's Daryl Mitchell delivered a full delivery around the off-stump to Vijay Shankar. Shankar attempted a straight drive but only managed to edge the ball.
1/10:Top 10 players without a century in IPL
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2/10:Gautam Gambhir
<p>Gautam Gambhir, the former winning captain of KKR, has scored over 4200 runs in the IPL, with his highest score being 93.<br /></p>Agencies
3/10:Kieron Pollard
<p>MI veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard has accumulated 3412 IPL runs across 189 matches. However, his highest score stands at 87.<br /></p>Agencies
4/10:Robin Uthappa
<p>Former Orange Cap winner Robin Uthappa has amassed nearly 5000 IPL runs. However, his highest score in an innings remains 88.</p>Agencies
5/10:Ishan Kishan
<p>MI's opening batter Ishan Kishan has accumulated over 2300 IPL runs in 92 matches. However, his highest score in the IPL is 99. Notably, he has scored a double century while playing for the Indian team in ODIs.<br /></p>Agencies
6/10:Glenn Maxwell
<p>RCB's star all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell, has been part of the IPL since 2012. With over 2700 runs in 126 matches, his highest score remains 95.<br /></p>ANI
7/10:Hardik Pandya
<p>Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya has been an IPL mainstay since 2015. He has scored over 2300 runs in 124 matches, with his highest score being 91.<br /></p>PTI
8/10:Andre Russell
<p>KKR's dynamic all-rounder, Andre Russell, is a nightmare for bowlers, amassing over 2320 runs in 113 matches. With a highest score of 88.<br /></p>ANI
9/10:Shreyas Iyer
<p>Shreyas Iyer, KKR skipper, has scored over 2776 IPL runs in 102 matches. However, he hasn't hit a century, with 96 being his highest score.<br /></p>PTI
10/10:Faf Du Plesis
<p>RCB's captain and opener, Faf du Plessis, has scored 4,171 runs in the IPL, with his highest score being 96 runs.<br /></p>PTIA vintage Dhoni dived to his right and pulled off a spectacular catch, sending Shankar back to the pavilion.
Witnessing the veteran's remarkable effort behind the stumps, the Chepauk crowd erupted in joy.
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Rachin Ravindra started with a bang and Shivam Dube finished with a flourish as Chennai Super Kings posted a commendable 206 for 6 against Gujarat Titans.
CSK are defending champions. They won the IPL 2023 title after beating Gujarat Titans in the title clash last season.
