Jitesh Sharma mocks MS Dhoni, almost hits him with the ball during CSK vs RCB in IPL 2025 clash
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) keeper-batter MS Dhoni has been under a lot of pump after the game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The clash of two heavyweights was on display at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
MS Dhoni has been facing a lot of heat for coming out late to bat in the game against RCB. The keeper-batter walked out to bat nine and it made many surprised, especially with Chennai Super Kings still needing over 100 runs in around 8 overs while chasing 197 runs on the board.
Ms Dhoni also didn't look in good form while batting as he blocked the ball, and then when the game was out of reach, he entertained the fans. The keeper-batter slammed Krunal Pandya in the last over of the innings and scored an unbeaten 30 runs to take his team close.
During his stay on the crease, MS Dhoni was also mocked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma. It was on the last ball of the 16th over when Liam Livingstone was bowling to the Chennai Super Kings keeper-batter, who was at 2 runs at that time.
MS Dhoni chopped the delivery into the pitch and Jitesh Sharma, who was behind the stumps, jumped to collect. He mockingly climbed up and was about to hit the keeper-batter almost with the ball as the video went viral on the internet.
Watch: Jitesh Sharma mocks MS Dhoni during CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 clash
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This was the second time in his career that MS Dhoni batted at No.9 in his T20 career. The first appearance came against PBKS at Dharamshala last year and he bagged a golden duck against Harshal Patel. However, not many were happy with him coming to bat this late.
Chennai Super Kings went on to lose the game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 50 runs. They had a poor outing with the ball as they first conceded 196 runs on a difficult batting pitch and then couldn't chase a target. This was their first-ever loss to RCB at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai since 2018.
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