PBKS vs CSK Live Update: MS Dhoni, the premier player of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has shown his ability as a finisher several times in white-ball cricket. When the right-hander scored an undefeated knock of 28 off only 13 deliveries and finished the match in the last over of his team’s recent match against the Mumbai Indians (MI), it seemed as if the clock had been turned back.
MS Dhoni’s finishing strategies were recently decrypted by Brad Hogg, a former Australian spinner. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, the former cricketer said that the CSK star is confident in his ability to chase down any score in the last over of a game.
The Australian feels that when it comes to pressure circumstances against MS Dhoni, the bowler is on the defensive. He pointed to Dhoni’s illustrious track record of completing contests grandly. Hogg feels that the reputation of the seasoned campaigner frequently gets the best of the opposing bowler during a match.
What did Hogg say about MS Dhoni?
The 51-year-old said that Dhoni likes to see the game through to the end. As a result, he is content to play risk-free cricket during the 18th and 19th overs. Hogg provided the following explanation:
“MS Dhoni is looking forward to that specific occasion. He desires it because he has confidence in himself. No target is too large. He is confident in his ability to bring his squad across the finish line, whether it is 15 runs or 30 runs. Also, because of his reputation, he already knows that the bowler believes he is competent in this capacity at the back end and that he is capable of winning in any circumstance.
His scoring rate in the 18th and 19th overs is not very great. He’s simply moving the ball about, making sure he’s in command of the pace of the game. In the last over, it is a one-on-one battle between him and the bowler. He attempts to attack the bowler in the opening couple of balls. Once he achieves it, his reputation takes precedence over the bowler’s thoughts.”
With his last-over heroics, MS Dhoni guided Chennai Super Kings to a three-wicket win against Mumbai Indians. He struck 16 runs off the last four deliveries against Jaydev Unadkat, allowing his side to earn two crucial points from the match.
PBKS vs CSK Live Update: MS Dhoni’s performance in IPL 2022 has been good
However, even though the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has stood down as the CSK captain, he remains to be one of the most popular players in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022). Throughout the current season, he has wowed the crowds with his awe-inspiring batting efforts several times.
MS Dhoni has amassed 120 runs, including a spectacular half-century. He has a superb batting average of 60.00 from his seven matches in this year’s cash-rich competition.
It will be the 38th league encounter of the season for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) when they take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) later today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
