Watch: MS Dhoni hits back-to-back sixes against Wood to reach 5,000 runs in the IPL.

MS Dhoni demonstrated his class in the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by hitting two sixes in the first two deliveries and scored 12 runs in only three balls. But, batting with a strike rate of 400, he was out on the third ball. Despite his little innings, he scored 5000 runs in the IPL. This is an incredible accomplishment for the CSK captain, who is regarded as one of the best finishers in the game.

Dhoni’s return to Chepauk after two years would definitely motivate him to lead his squad to win in their first game against the Lucknow Super Giants. Chennai supporters would be excited to see their idol in action and witness him reach yet another milestone in his storied career. He hit two stunning maximums against Mark Wood, one of the world’s quickest bowlers right now.

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The Chennai Super Kings were defeated by the Gujarat Titans in the first match of the IPL 2023. After a strong start, CSK could only muster a total of 171/8 on the board, with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the way with a magnificent 92-run knock. Titans bowlers Alzarri Joseph, Rashid Khan, and Mohammed Shami each took two wickets to keep the CSK batters at bay.

During the CSK innings, the renowned skipper MS Dhoni displayed some of his vintage flair in the last over, smashing a six and a four, scoring 14 runs off only 7 balls to give his team some late momentum.

The reigning champions Gujarat Titans made a terrific start to their innings, hitting 63 runs off only 36 balls as they chased a goal of 179 runs to win. Nevertheless, they stumbled in the middle overs and appeared to be in trouble until Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia began trading lusty strikes. They were able to chase down the mark with four balls to spare, resulting in a convincing victory over the Chennai Super Kings.

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