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Chennai : News Agency : Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals in their last league match at home in Indian Premier League 2024. They have moved up to third in the points table with 14 points from 13 matches; But this match was emotional for the fans. Because, this may be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's last match at Chepauk.
- Chennai beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets to keep their play-off hopes alive.
- Rajasthan Royals' problems have increased somewhat. Rajasthan had set a target of 142 runs against Chennai, in reply Chennai won by losing 5 wickets.
- Captain Rituraj Gaikwad scored the highest unbeaten knock of 42 runs for Chennai.
- Rajasthan Royals are still on edge after their third straight defeat.
Dhoni's last match at home?
Royal Challengers Bangalore maintained their place in the play-off race with a 47-run win over Delhi Capitals.
If the Chennaiyin team does not make it to the play-offs, this will be their last match at home, which means it will be the last chance to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing at home for the last time. Before the match, the franchise had appealed to the fans not to leave even after the match. This was Chennai's 50th win over Chepauk and only the third team to achieve the feat at the same stadium. After this match, all the players of Chennai were awarded with medals. The stadium erupted as soon as the medal came around Dhoni's neck. Dhoni went round all the stadiums and gifted tennis balls and t-shirts to the fans. The possibility that Dhoni will announce his retirement before the match was being talked about after the post of 'CSK'. However, now that 'CSK's play-off hopes have increased, there is a possibility that they will play at the Chepauk Stadium again.
Dhoni the most wicketkeeper with 5000+ runs in IPL
Dhoni (Mahendra Singh Dhoni) has scored 5,218 runs in 262 matches in 'IPL'. He has hit 360 fours and 251 sixes in IPL. Behind the wickets, Dhoni has taken 150 catches and 42 stumpings. Under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chennai have won five 'IPL' titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the only wicketkeeper to score 5000+ runs in 'IPL'. Mahi has taken the most wickets with 184 wickets. He has the most wins as a captain with 133 wins.
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