IPL 2018, CSK vs KXIP: Twitter reacts as MS Dhoni yet again finishes a match with a six

Ent — MS Dhoni hits the winning six for CSK

Kings XI Punjab, who came into the match in search of a 53-run win, suffered an early setback as they lost their three key players, Chris Gayle, KL Rahul and Aaron Finch, within the first four overs. After losing the three wickets, Manoj Tiwary and David Miller put together a 60-run partnership but they got out together in consecutive overs deterring KXIP's chances.

After losing the settled pair, Karun Nair took matters into his own hands and scored a 26-ball 54 in spite of losing wickets regularly at the other end. On the back of a half-century from Nair, Kings XI Punjab could register a total of 153 in 20 overs.

Kings XI Punjab, who needed to restrict Chennai Super Kings to less than hundred, got a good start as they picked up three in wickets in the first five overs. After the third wicket, MS Dhoni sent in Harbhajan Singh, who wonderfully negated the seaming conditions with a handy 22-ball 19.

MS Dhoni again surprised everyone by sending Deepak Chahar ahead of himself as the fourth wicket fell and the move has worked wonders as Chahar scored 39 runs off just 20 deliveries. Suresh Raina scored 48-ball 61, and Dhoni finished off the innings and helped Rajasthan make it to the playoffs.

Here are some of the reactions from the match:

Thats all from Pune folks. @ChennaiIPL win the game against @lionsdenkxip in comprehensive fashion by 5 wickets. Super show with the bat from @ImRaina & the finishing touches added by skipper @msdhoni #VIVOIPL #CSKvKXIP pic.twitter.com/Mqf3hOZCtZ
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 20, 2018

#CSK started with a last over win in the opening game of the league phase and finish with a last over win in the final game of the league phase #CSKvKXIP
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) May 20, 2018

MSD could’ve taken a single. But he had to hit a 6. What a star ⭐️ #CSKvKXIP
— Danish Sait (@DanishSait) May 20, 2018

So @ImRaina paid respects to @msdhoni by letting him hit the winning run. And he did it with his trademark 6. Dhoni has to feature in the list of players who reached the winning run by smacking a maximum. #CSKvKXIP may the best team win!
— ThoughtSow (@ThoughtSow) May 20, 2018

"Dhoni finishes off in style" with a hooked six.
159/5 after 19.1 overs, as KXIP are knocked out.
CSK retain 2nd spot.

1⃣SRH
2⃣CSK
3⃣KKR
4⃣RR
❌KXIP
❌MI
❌RCB
❌DD#IPL2018 #CSKvKXIP
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 20, 2018

It's the bowling that won @ChennaiIPL the game today. Going into the playoffs, I reckon they will feel a lot comfortable looking at how their bowlers ran in today #CSKvKXIP
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) May 20, 2018

6 overs 73 to win. No problem, @ChennaiIPL do it in 5.1 overs. Wonderful knock from @ImRaina , and very clever to send Bhajji and Chahar up the order and catch the opposition by surprise #CSKvKXIP
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 20, 2018

KXIP must-win last league game vs Dhoni's sides:

2009 v CSK: Lost chasing 117 (Finish 5th)
2016 v RPS: Dhoni scores 23 off last over & KXIP gets wooden spoon
2017 v RPS: All out for 73 & lose (Finish 5th)
2018 v CSK: Loses & misses out a playoff berth#CSKvKXIP
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) May 20, 2018

Every CSK innings is like a Nolan movie, and Dhoni's presentation ceremony interview is the Youtube explainer video. 🤣 #CSKvKXIP
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) May 20, 2018

So both teams returning from suspension have made the playoffs. All four teams in playoffs have won the IPL previously #CSKvKXIP
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) May 20, 2018

Started so well this #KingsXIPunjab but couldn’t finish the line.congratualtions to #SRH #CSK #KKR #RR for qualifying for playoffs #ipl
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 20, 2018

Congratulations @rajasthanroyals for making it to the play-offs.
Kings 11 become the first team to not qualify for play offs after winning 5 of their first 6 matches.
Infact if they lose the match, Kings 11 might end up finishing 7th#CSKvKXIP
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 20, 2018

Harbhajan Singh at Number 5
Deepak Chahar at Number 6
Whatever be the reason, one this is clear. #KXIP wouldn't have predicted this for sure. #CSKvKXIP
— Prabhu 🏏 ‏ (@Cricprabhu) May 20, 2018

There are few laws of nature which are bound to happen in the cosmos.

1. Earth will revolve around Sun.
2. There will be day and night.
3. CSK will make it to play-offs.

#CSKvKXIP @ChennaiIPL @ImRaina
— T V A (@mangathadaww) May 20, 2018

Is there a more beautiful ending to a match than MSD hitting the ball into the stands! #CSKvKXIP
— AkShAtA (@MenInBlueDvotee) May 20, 2018

Ashwin: I want to be an unpredictable as much as possible.

Dhoni: Baccha hai re tu abhi.#CSKvKXIP
— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) May 20, 2018

MS Dhoni with the logic behind Chennai Super Kings' unusual batting order. What did you make of it? https://t.co/49IdSJhNFX #CSKvKXIP #TalkingPoints #IPL pic.twitter.com/BDWpQ1lNE7
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) May 20, 2018

Dhoni In IPL
Year - Runs
2008 - 414
2009 - 332
2010 - 287
2011 - 392
2012 - 358
2013 - 461
2014 - 371
2015 - 372
2016 - 284
2017 - 290
2018 - 444* 🔥
He bats at 4/5/6 😉#CSKvKXIP
— MSD💛DHONI (@MSD_DHONI_) May 20, 2018

If you thought MI’s chase was weird, CSK’s is outright supernatural.#CSKvKXIP
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) May 20, 2018

If it was Kohli instead of Dhoni, sending Bhajji & then Chahar, he would have already been declared as the worst captain ever. 😂#CSKvKXIP
— Jaanvi 🏏 (@ThatCricketBuff) May 20, 2018

What an exhausting day for Rajasthan Royals #CSKvKXIP
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) May 20, 2018

She: let's go shopping
He : I didn't hear anything. #CSKvKXIP pic.twitter.com/UkGUTluAg0
— Diksha (@Mahii7_) May 20, 2018

IS THIS T20?
I've watched this delivery like thousand times.
CLASS!
#CSKvKXIP #LungiNgidi pic.twitter.com/HAj0iHX8m7
— sabarinath (@Sabari_nath14) May 20, 2018

Ashwin loves unpredictability.

Dhoni made sure that Ashwin start hating the word "UNPREDICTABLE" after today's match 😂#CSKvKXIP
— Aarohi Shergil (@AarohiShergil) May 20, 2018

Bhajji at 5, Deepak Chahar at 6. Just hearing from the ground that MS has asked L Sivaramakrishnan to pad up next.. #CSKvKXIP
— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) May 20, 2018

Dhoni's reaction to all cricket experts who are saying that Dhoni should come instead of chahar #CSKvKXIP pic.twitter.com/7kV3N64S6b
— Bhai_Saheb (@Bhai_Saaheb) May 20, 2018

4000 #IPL runs for MS Dhoni!
The seventh to reach this milestone!#CSKvKXIP #IPL2018
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) May 20, 2018

Dhoni's tactics today. #CSKvKXIP pic.twitter.com/DlZXd9dTUx
— Bollywood Gandu (@BollywoodGandu) May 20, 2018

Deepak Chahar is from Rajasthan. His cameo indirectly helped Rajasthan Royals to qualify for the playoffs - beauty of IPL #CSKvKXIP
— Naseer (@BeingYuvNaseer) May 20, 2018

At one stage it felt like KXIP might restrict CSK under 100 as well. Dhoni sends two random batsmen ahead of him and finishes off with one over to spare lol. #CSKvKXIP
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) May 20, 2018

KXIP's season:

First 6 matches - Won 5, Lost 1
Last 8 matches - Won 1, Lost 7

Result: Disqualified and finished 7th in points table. #CSKvKXIP
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) May 20, 2018

"I am really very happy that Mumbye Indians are out. VERY HAPPY!!!" - Preity 😂🤣🤣🤣 @mipaltan @ChennaiIPL #DDvMI #CSKvKXIP #CSKvsKXIP pic.twitter.com/jZunqLb4y3
— Mr.MBA (@misturMBA) May 20, 2018

@cricketaakash 'Star plus Nayi soch award' should be renamed as "MS Dhoni Nayi soch Award"😉 in next IPL #CSKvKXIP #IPL2018 @StarSportsIndia @StarPlus
— Sagar pawar (@pawarsagar07) May 21, 2018