IPL 2020, CSK vs DC: Fans Hail MS Dhoni For His Sportsmanship Towards Prithvi Shaw
IPL 2020, CSK vs DC: MS Dhoni put on-field rivalry aside to assist his younger colleague Prithvi Shaw on Friday.
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MS Dhoni put on-field rivalry aside to assist DC opener Prithvi Shaw
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This gesture by the CSK skipper was hailed by fans
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CSK suffered a consecutive defeat in IPL 2020 against DC
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni was hailed by fans following a wonderful display of sportsmanship during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match against Delhi Capitals (DC). Dhoni put on-field rivalry aside to assist DC opener Prithvi Shaw who seemed to be struggling with an eye issue. The veteran can be seen attempting to help the young cricketer, in a picture which has been shared by the Chennai-based franchise's Twitter handle. "coz it's more than just a game! #EnnamaKannuSowkyama #WhistlePodu #WhistleFromHome #Yellove #CSKvsDC," CSK captioned the photo.
Here are some of the reactions from the fans:
Dhoni real gentleman in cricket
— (@AjithMsd77) September 26, 2020
Captain cool pic.twitter.com/ikmhRWjlNL
Super King of Gentleman's game
— MSDian (@ItzThanesh) September 26, 2020
The pic of the day Thala Dhoni is Greatest of all Time
— Mohammed Ibrahim (@Mohamme45886989) September 26, 2020
Mahi you are Great
— (@Utkarshjaihind) September 26, 2020
Gentleman !!
— Mahi (@msd_freak_2410) September 26, 2020
CSK suffered a consecutive defeat in the IPL against DC, with the latter emerging victorious by a margin of 44 runs. The Chennai-based franchise was restricted to 131/7 after being set a target of 176. South African pacers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje were the key performers with the ball for Delhi Capitals, accounting for three and two wickets, respectively. Â
Shaw was the highest run-scorer for DC smashing 64 runs off 43 deliveries in an innings comprising of nine boundaries and a six. Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant also made important contributions, helping DC reach 175/3 after being sent into bat by CSK.
The Delhi-based franchise remains unbeaten in IPL 2020, following this triumph, having recorded a Super Over win in their opener against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). CSK will be optimistic of a return to fitness for batsman Ambati Rayadu, who was a clinical performer during the side's sole win against defending champions Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2020 opener. Â
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