Former cricketer Virender Sehwag didn’t hold back in his criticism of MS Dhoni’s performance during Chennai Super Kings’ recent loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. During a post-match show, Sehwag dismissed the idea that Dhoni staying till the end could have salvaged CSK’s innings, stating that even if he hadn’t gotten out, they could have scored a maximum of 130. Sehwag bluntly commented that KKR would have still chased down that target in 10.1 overs, making no difference in the outcome.
CSK suffered their lowest-ever total at Chepauk, scoring just 103/9, with Dhoni managing only one run before getting out. The team looked out of sorts, struggling to find momentum and losing wickets at regular intervals. KKR’s spin-heavy attack, led by Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, dismantled the hosts. In response, KKR easily chased down the target in 10.1 overs, with Sunil Narine’s explosive innings leading the way.
This loss marked CSK’s fifth consecutive defeat in IPL 2025, leaving them at ninth place in the points table with only one win. KKR, on the other hand, moved up to third place with three wins in six matches. The defeat raised questions about Dhoni’s batting position and the team’s overall performance.
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