BCCI levies heavy fines on KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad following LSG vs CSK match MS Dhoni has scored 87 runs this season at an impressive strike rate of 255.88 and a highest score of 37 not out against Delhi Capitals. MS Dhoni also lit up the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings on Friday, scoring an unbeaten 28 off 9 balls to help CSK chase down 176 in their allotted 20 overs. The destructive batting of Thala, as he is fondly called by his fans, has once again struck fear in the hearts of the opposition bowlers while the crowd have cheered every shot the veteran batsman plays.
LSG skipper KL Rahul has also revealed how MS Dhoni's presence 'intimidated' his bowlers during the recently concluded LSG vs CSK clash. Also Read | Ravindra Jadeja's flying catch sends KL Rahul packing Speaking after the match, Rahul said, “Halfway stage, I would have been happy with 160. The wicket was slow and a bit of grip.
MSD walked in and the pressure got to the bowlers. He has had the intimidation on opposition bowlers. Our young bowlers were put under pressure with the crowd going berserk as well.
15-20 runs extra they got," "Different ball game playing in Chennai. Was playing in front of mini Chennai crowd. We are a young team and happy to play in front of such a crowd," the LSG skipper added.Milestone Alert!
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