Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had an amazing return to their den in MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, on April 3rd, as the MS Dhoni-led side defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to get their first points in this year’s IPL 2023.
CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (57 in 31) and Devon Conway (47 in 29) added 110 runs in 9.1 overs and though LSG made a slight comeback in the middle overs, MS Dhoni gave the perfect finish to his team, by hitting Mark Wood for two back-to-back sixes in the final over of innings before getting out on the third ball he faced, as CSK posted 217/7.
In response, despite Kyle Mayers’ brutal 22-ball 52 and some lower order carnage by Nicholas Pooran, and K Gowtham, LSG could only muster 205/7 in 20 overs with Moeen Ali being the pick of CSK bowlers with 4/26 and lost the match by 12 runs.
It was a fitting return for CSK back to their home ground after 2019, as MS Dhoni gave the fans not only a win to cheer for, but also hit two sixes that received massive roars.
On the other hand, mentor of the LSG franchise, Gautam Gambhir was caught on camera with a shell shocked reaction to his former India captain’s twin blows.
This reaction from Gambhir sparked a meme fest as Twitterati remembered the finish of the 2011 World Cup final also, as Dhoni had hit a six to win the match and trophy for India.
Here are some best memes:
