Sakshi Dhoni, amidst CSK’s defeat to Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024 match on March 31, found solace in her husband’s remarkable performance and extended a warm welcome to Rishabh Pant, who marked his return to competitive cricket after a hiatus of 15 months.
Following CSK’s loss by 20 runs to Delhi Capitals in Vizag, Sakshi Dhoni took to Instagram to share her amusement over MS Dhoni’s electrifying innings.
Sakshi Dhoni humorously expressed being caught up in Dhoni’s flurry of sixes, jesting that she was oblivious to CSK’s defeat. Additionally, she embraced Rishabh Pant’s comeback to the field following his recovery from a serious car accident in December 2022.
Instagram story by Sakshi…!!!
– She is appreciating Pant for his comeback. 👏 pic.twitter.com/CpS7DcWzT6
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 31, 2024
The match witnessed Delhi Capitals posting a competitive total of 191-5 in their 20 overs, propelled by significant contributions from David Warner and skipper Rishabh Pant.
CSK’s pursuit faltered as they found themselves at 120-6 in 16.1 overs. However, with MS Dhoni’s arrival at the crease for the first time in IPL 2024, the team required 71 runs from the remaining 23 deliveries.
Dhoni’s explosive knock of 37* from 16 balls, comprising four boundaries and three sixes, narrowed CSK’s defeat margin to 20 runs. Despite the setback, the defending champions maintain a position in the top four of the IPL 2024 points table.