Under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the IPL title four times. While CSK endured a rare dismal campaign last year, they bounced back this season to finish the league stage at the second spot with 17 points from 14 games.

On Tuesday (May 23), CSK defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) by 15 runs in IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 at Chepauk to book their spot in the record-extending 10th final.

After the game, CSK batter Suresh Raine heaped praise on Dhoni, saying that everything the latter touches, turns to gold.

Raine also stated that the entire nation wants the CSK skipper to lift the IPL trophy for the fifth time.

“Look at how they reached the Finals, 14 season 10 finals, I think it’s a great achievement. MS Dhoni kept it simple. He deserves credit and Ruturaj (Gaikwad) had told me that CSK wants to win the title for Dhoni. Entire India wants to see Dhoni win the IPL,” said Raina while speaking to JioCinema.

“What we got to see today is that it’s very challenging to beat Chennai on this ground. Everything he touches turns to gold, and that’s why he’s named Mahendra Singh Dhoni,” he added.

Taking about Qualifier 1, CSK posted 172/7 on the board after being asked to bat first. Ruturaj Gaikwad top scored with 44-ball 60 while his opening partner Devon Conway chipped in with a handy contribution of 34-ball 40.

In reply, GT’s innings folded for 157 in 20 overs. It was a disappointing display with the bat as no one managed to hit a half-century. Shubman Gill top scored with 38-ball 42.

Ravindra Jadeja (2-18), Maheesh Theekshana (2-28), Deepak Chahar (2-29) and Matheesha Pathirana (2-37) picked up two wickets each for CSK.