WATCH: Vintage Dhoni In Action; Smashes 21*(8) Against DC

CSK vs DC IPL 2022: Mahendra Singh Dhoni has turned back the time in the ongoing season of the IPL 2022, playing the part of the finisher as explosively as he used to in his younger days. While batting first in the match against Delhi Capitals, 'Thala' Dhoni yet again displayed his vintage avatar as he remained unbeaten with a strike rate of 262.50.

Coming in to bat in the 18th over, with the scoreboard reading 170/3, all Dhoni had to do was to free his hand. On the second delivery he faced, Dhoni dispatched the delivery for a six against Mitchell Marsh. The 40-year old batter followed it with a four on the next bowl. 

On the last delivery of the next (19th) over by Khaleel Ahmed, Dhoni smacked a stunning six. With this, Dhoni remained unbeaten on 21 runs in just 8 balls, including a four & 2 sixes. 

Dhoni made perfect use of the platform provided by the Chennai Super Kings openers. Devon Conway smacked 87 runs in 49 balls with 7 fours & 5 sixes while Ruturaj Gaikwad smacked 4 fours & a six as these two etched an opening partnership of 110 runs in 65 balls. 

Also Read: IPL 2022 - Scorecard

Earlier, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant won the toss & opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in the 55th match of IPL 2022. This match is being played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.