Published 23:00 IST, October 19th 2020
Dream11 IPL 2020: MS Dhoni takes epic one-handed catch, records 150 IPL dismissals
Dream11 IPL 2020: MS Dhoni, who took the field in his 200th league match latched on to a stunning one-handed catch to register 150 dismissals in the league.
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13th season of Indian Premier League has kept fans hooked as franchises strive to solidify ir place in standings. 37th match of season featured Chennai and Rajasthan, who locked horns at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi. Chennai skipper MS Dhoni became first player in league's history to appear in 200 matches. However, this was t only milestone that 39-year-old accomplished in aforementioned contest.
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Kwn for his dynamic wicket-keeping skills, MS Dhoni grabbed a sensational one-handed diving catch to dismiss Sanju Samson. In an attempt to work Deepak Chahar's ball away on leg side, Rajasthan batsman found a faint edge that Dhoni was quick to latch on to. Chennai skipper's -defying efforts led to swashbuckling batsman Sanju Samson getting dismissed without opening his account in Dream11 IPL 2020 clash. Even Chahar was left stunned as MS Dhoni pulled off a blinder.
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wicket was of utmost importance for Chennai side, as team was in search of quick wickets early in innings. With scintillating catch, MS Dhoni also became first wicket-keeper to amass 150 dismissals in IPL history. former Indian cricketer's skills behind stumps have received acclamation from all corners. catch was yet ar testimony to MS Dhoni's abilities to change dynamics of a duel with his exquisite glove work.
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Dream11 IPL 2020 :MS Dhoni catch
Chennai vs Rajasthan updates
Both teams are looking to st a turnaround in competition as y languish in bottom half of table. While Rajasthan are wooden spooners, Chennai are placed right above m in seventh. A win in this encounter would ensure relevancy in competition for sides.
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MS Dhoni and co elected to bat first after winning toss but failed to post a mammoth total on board. Chennai batsmen struggled to up ante in middle overs and also could t produce a flourish towards back end. While re were cameos from MS Dhoni and Sam Curran, it was Ravindra Jadeja who was saving grace in terms of scoring rate. side could only man 125 runs on board after completion of 20 overs. Rajasthan, for ir part, stumbled home on back of Jos Buttler's half-century.
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Source: Chennai Instagram
23:00 IST, October 19th 2020