'Thala for a reason': MS Dhoni rules list of loudest cheers in IPL 2024 matches
IPL venues this season, with two of Dhoni's moments in the top three. In the first position, Dhoni's entry at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru resulted in a sound level of 130 decibels. Notably, this was the first time fans saw MS Dhoni on the ground after handing over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
MS Dhoni's 37-run knock (off 16 deliveries) against Delhi Capitals ranked 2nd with a decibel level of 128. Notably, the 42-year-old batsman came to the crease at No 8 and hit four boundaries and three sixes in an unbeaten knock that came in a losing cause but still provided plenty of entertainment for the fans. The former CSK batsman is affectionately called 'Thala' by his ardent supporters.
The term 'Thala' is a Tamil word that translates to 'leader' or 'one who fights against the odds to achieve success'. Recently, 'Thala for a reason' memes had also flooded social media, with fans linking Dhoni's jersey to things like the colours of a rainbow or the number of sacred vows in a Hindu marriage. Apart from the Dhoni fandom, Dinesh Karthik's scoop off the bowling of Arshdeep Singh during the Punjab Kings vs.
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