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MS Dhoni shocked fans with a sharp run-out to send Abdul Samad packing in the IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants, sparking debates over whether Dhoni’s Run-Out was sheer brilliance or a lucky fluke.
MS Dhoni left fans gobsmacked with a stunning run-out to dismiss Abdul Samad during the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. Behind the stumps, Dhoni grabbed the ball and nailed the non-striker’s stumps with a quick underhand flick, sparking wild cheers from the Chepauk crowd.
This moment of brilliance, part of Dhoni’s Run-Out, had everyone buzzing, with commentators raving about his razor-sharp instincts at 43
Social media lit up, fans calling it vintage Dhoni, though some wondered if luck played a part in such a pinpoint throw. It was pure drama, the kind only he delivers. Yet, ex-India keeper Robin Uthappa called Dhoni’s Run-Out a ‘tukka,’ arguing it was more fluke than skill to hit the stumps from that angle.
“I am someone who has worn gloves, I know this was a ‘tukka’,” Uthappa said on Star Sports.
Some fans are going mad over Utthala on his saying and want the throw to be alone against all “tukka’s”…
Dhoni’s Run-Out Steals Spotlight in CSK’s Clash
Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni notched another milestone in his storied career, further solidifying his cricketing legend status. Becoming the first IPL player to achieve 200 fielding dismissals, a feat highlighted by moments like Dhoni’s Run-Out.
Dhoni reached this milestone during Chennai Super Kings’ match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, where Dhoni’s Run-Out highlighted his fielding prowess.
In the 14th over at Lucknow, MS Dhoni’s heroics behind the stumps saw him become the first IPL player to notch 200 fielding dismissals, with Dhoni’s Run-Out stealing the show. Ayush Badoni, aiming to boost the scoring rate mid-innings, wandered out of his crease against Ravindra Jadeja and paid the price.
Jadeja’s cunning pace and line outfoxed Badoni’s bat, setting the stage for Dhoni’s brilliance. With electric speed, Dhoni grabbed the ball and whipped off the bails in a split second, dislodging the stumps and showcasing Dhoni’s Run-Out in all its glory.
In his 271st IPL outing, MS Dhoni hit a monumental milestone by securing his 200th fielding dismissal, grabbing a catch off Rishabh Pant in the final over as Lucknow SuperGiants wrapped up their innings at 166/7 against Chennai Super Kings.
The veteran wicketkeeper-batter now boasts an impressive tally of 201 dismissals, which includes 155 catches and 46 stumpings, further solidifying his unmatched legacy in the Indian Premier League and proving once again why he remains a cricketing icon revered by fans worldwide.
Rishabh Pant shone brightly, smashing 63 off 49 balls with four boundaries and four sixes, anchoring LSG’s innings. He forged a crucial 53-run partnership with Abdul Samad, who scored 20 off 11 balls with two sixes, pushing LSG to 166/7 in their 20 overs, despite Dhoni’s Run-Out shaking things up.
Ravindra Jadeja, with 2/24, and Matheesha Pathirana, with 2/45, led CSK’s bowling attack with precision.
