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[Saba Sports News] In a pivotal moment of the IPL 2024 season, MS Dhoni, the former captain and wicketkeeper of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), let an important catch slip through his hands, inadvertently giving Andre Russell of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) a second chance. This occurred during the teams’ face-off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 8, the 22nd match of the season. CSK had opted to bowl first after winning the toss and managed to restrict KKR to a score of 137/9.
Russell entered the fray in the 17th over with KKR at 112-6, after Rinku Singh’s dismissal. Initially struggling to find his rhythm, Russell had scored just one boundary off the first five balls. Attempting to accelerate, he edged a shot in the 18th over, sending the ball towards Dhoni. Despite an attempt to catch it, Dhoni failed to secure the ball, missing a crucial opportunity.
Nevertheless, the miss didn’t heavily impact CSK’s fortunes, as Russell was sent back to the pavilion with just 10 runs from 10 balls in the next over by Tushar Deshpande. Dhoni also missed a chance for a last-ball run-out, adding to the drama of the game. For KKR, Shreyas Iyer led the scoring with a 32-ball 34, while CSK’s Ravindra Jadeja shone with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 18 runs in his four overs.
Chasing a modest total, CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra opened the innings, facing a spirited but ultimately unsuccessful defense from KKR, who secured an early wicket. Gaikwad’s leadership at the crease was instrumental in overcoming the initial setback, guiding CSK to a comfortable seven-wicket victory, marking a return to winning ways.