Twitter Reactions: Dhoni finishes off in style for CSK in Bengaluru

The packed house at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium were thrilled to bits in the southern derby of the reason. The Royal Challengers Bangalore hosted the Chennai Super Kings in the marquee clash that created a lot of buzz prior to its commencement. And now that the game is done and dusted, it is still set to make a few headlines for the next couple of days for sure.

The match turned out to be an absolute runfest. The Chennai Super Kings were set a target of 205 to win and at one stage in the game, it all looked grim for them. Ambati Rayudu played an anchoring knock on the day to keep Chennai Super Kings interested. Also, the CSK skipper MS Dhoni rose to the occasion to hammer an unbeaten 70 off just 34 balls to seal the game for his side. Yet again, Dhoni finished things off in style with a six.

Earlier in the game, it was MS Dhoni’s call to put Royal Challengers Bangalore in to bat first. The move worked as the visitors dismissed Virat Kohli in the powerplay. But soon, the RCB innings picked up some serious pace with the South African duo of AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock hitting their individual fifties. They added a crucial 103 runs for the second wicket to put the hosts in firm command.

However, once the wickets of the set batsmen fell, the innings seemed to crash out. While Quinton perished with a score of 53 (37), AB de Villiers top scored with 68 (30). For the Chennai Super Kings, it was Imran Tahir who turned the game with a twin strike in the 15th over dismissing ABD and Corey Anderson.

Mandeep Singh stepped up for the hosts with a quick 32 off 17 deliveries and Washington Sundar gave the final flourish with 11 runs in the final over to take the RCB total to 205/8 in 20 overs. For CSK, Dwayne Bravo was a super star with the ball with 2/33 to his name including a maiden in the game.

In the run chase, the Chennai Super Kings found themselves struggling at 74/4 after the conclusion of the 9th over. Ambati Rayudu and MS Dhoni then added a very crucial 101 run stand to bring the visitors back in the game. Rayudu perished after a well made 82 off 53 deliveries, but Dhoni stayed on unbeaten on 70 to ensure a five wicket win for his side on the day.

Here is how the fans reacted to the Southern derby:

If there’s ever a book on cricket, Dhoni must write the finishing chapter. Unbelievable. Take a bow ?‍♂️ #RCBvCSK #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 25, 2018

That was outrageous. @ChennaiIPL #IPL #whistlepodu #Dhoni

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) April 25, 2018

Are we Bengaluru or Chennai? Phew!! #RCBVCSK @msdhoni has found a time machine … Vintage classic again.. pic.twitter.com/itxwl8AZw6

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) April 25, 2018

I told you @ChennaiIPL would do it easy!!! #206

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) April 25, 2018

U got to love Dhoni. What a knock. #IPL2018 #experience

— Ravi Bopara (@ravibopara) April 25, 2018

Dhoni’s hair cut thoughhhh ??

— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) April 25, 2018

The decision to bowl Mr C Anderson at the end once again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #IPL2018

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 25, 2018

WHAT A GAME!! Best finisher in the game… DHONI ?????? such a good competition! #CSKvRCB

— Ben Duckett (@BenDuckett1) April 25, 2018

Oh my god! Dhoni is genius!!!! CSK beat RCB by knocking off 200 !! #IPL2018

— Mark Ramprakash (@MarkRamprakash) April 25, 2018

The King is still alive ….. Incredible @msdhoni ….. #IPL2018

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 25, 2018

MS DHONI!!! What an innings!

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) April 25, 2018

The legend grows. #MSDhoni

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 25, 2018

If #Dhoni is #Thala what is Bravo for #CSK this year?

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 25, 2018

? #ipl

— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) April 25, 2018

Incredible MS Dhoni! The master class continues with another outstanding chase @msdhoni. #CSKvRCB #VIVOIPL2018

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) April 25, 2018

Another box office @IPL game

— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) April 25, 2018

#RCBvCSK. Well played #AmbatiRayudu

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) April 25, 2018

Absolutely superb @msdhoni! This is why you're known as the best finisher! And a smashing innings from @RayuduAmbati! CSK all the way! #RCBvsCSK #WhistlePodu

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 25, 2018

Serious game of cricket that ? #IPLT20 #RCBvsCSK

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) April 25, 2018

#RCBvCSK. It's MSD again finishing yet another win with a Six. Well played #CSK hard luck #RCB

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) April 25, 2018

Wow what a finish by CSK. Shows the value of experience at the death…

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) April 25, 2018

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