NEW DELHI: In a light-hearted moment that delighted fans and players alike, Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni shared a hilarious conversation after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets in their IPL 2025 clash on Monday.
Dhoni, who played a blistering cameo of 26 off just 11 balls, also pulled off a spectacular run out during the match. Collecting a wide delivery from Matheesha Pathirana, Dhoni whipped an underarm throw from behind the stumps to catch Abdul Samad short at the non-striker’s end — a moment that left viewers in awe.
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After the match, LSG skipper Pant couldn’t resist asking Dhoni about the jaw-dropping dismissal.
Who’s that IPL player?
“Wicket dekha, maar diya, lagi toh theek hai (I just saw the stumps and went for it. It either hits or misses that was the mentality),” Dhoni replied with a grin.
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Even LSG mentor Zaheer Khan was seen mimicking Dhoni’s underarm action, adding to the post-match laughter.
To this, Pant chuckled and said, “Lage hi jaa rahi hai na aapki (Yeah, but they rarely miss),” acknowledging Dhoni’s uncanny accuracy.
Pant then quipped, “I was close, so I ran fast. I was worried I’d be run-out!”
The camaraderie between the two keepers and captains was a heartwarming highlight of the evening.
Relive the stunning run-out here:
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