The Chennai Super Kings suffered their second consecutive loss in IPL 2025, falling to the Rajasthan Royals by a narrow margin of six runs. In a surprising move, MS Dhoni paid a visit to Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the opposing team, after the match. Dravid has been dealing with an injury and was seen using a wheelchair and crutches during the tournament.
The encounter between Dhoni and Dravid sparked a lot of interest, with the two exchanging words and CSK players also approaching Dravid to show their respect. A video of Dhoni’s kind gesture has been making the rounds on social media.
A Disappointing Performance by Dhoni
The Chennai Super Kings were chasing a target of 183 runs, with Ruturaj Gaikwad scoring 63 runs in an attempt to lead his team to victory. However, it was MS Dhoni who was expected to finish the game strong, as he has done numerous times in his career. Unfortunately, Dhoni was only able to score 16 runs off 11 balls before getting out, resulting in a six-run loss for CSK.
A Win for Captain Riyan Parag
Riyan Parag, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals, led his team to their first win in IPL 2025. With Sanju Samson not fully fit, Parag has been captaining the team for the first three matches, and this win marks his first victory as captain in the tournament.
Meanwhile, a tweet from a fan expressed admiration for Rahul Dravid, saying:
Hope the few fellow RR fans stop the dumb agenda against legend of the game Rahul Dravid. 🤫 pic.twitter.com/srngE7b4Xs
— Praneesh (@praneeshroyce) March 30, 2025