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Sakshi Dhoni Requests CSK to Finish IPL Match Early as ‘Bua’ is Coming
Sakshi Dhoni, the spouse of former Indian cricket team captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, made a unique and urgent request to the Chennai Super Kings during their recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Amidst the competitive clash between CSK and SRH, Sakshi Dhoni took to social media to express her need for a quick conclusion to the game as she indicated that ‘contractions have begun’ and the baby is on its way, addressing the team to hurry up as she is about to become an ‘aunt.’ The post quickly went viral across various social media platforms.
The Chennai Super Kings, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, delivered a stellar performance on the field, securing a victory by a solid 78-run margin against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The win propelled CSK to the 3rd position on the IPL points table, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.
During the match, CSK posted an imposing total of 212/3 in their 20 overs, with Gaikwad leading the charge with an impressive knock of 98 runs off 54 balls. Contributing to the strong total, Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube also played vital innings, guiding CSK past the 200-run mark.
In the bowling department, Tushar Deshpande stood out with a fantastic performance, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs in 3 overs. Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana also chipped in with 2 wickets each, ensuring a swift bowling out of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team in under 19 overs. Aiden Markram was the only SRH batsman to show some resistance, scoring 32 runs off 26 balls.