Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni took responsibility for a narrow two-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 214, CSK struggled at 172/2 despite strong innings from Ayush Mhatre (94) and Ravindra Jadeja (77*).
Dhoni, contributing 12 off 8, lost his wicket at a vital moment, acknowledging he should have converted more shots. RCB’s Romario Shephard shone with 53 off 14 balls. Dhoni urged his bowlers to work on yorkers and mentioned, “A low full toss is the next best thing.”
He praised Mhatre for his performance while recognizing the bowling issues, asserting the team could bounce back.
Following this victory, RCB ascended to the table’s summit, while CSK languished at the bottom with only 4 points from 11 matches. In a light-hearted exchange with Ravi Shastri regarding CSK’s strategies against RCB’s aggressive batting, Dhoni cheekily remarked, “Let it be plans, Ravi bhai!” This match may mark a poignant moment for Dhoni and Virat Kohli, potentially being their last IPL face-off as Dhoni, nearing 44, prepares for the future of CSK. RCB seeks a playoff spot, while CSK aims to salvage pride in a contest that holds significant stakes for both teams.
