In the ongoing match between PBKS and CSK, played on May 5, MS Dhoni was given a grand reception by the crowd at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. However, the fans' hopes of witnessing a typical Dhoni knock were quickly shattered as he got out for a first-ball duck. Despite contributions from other players, CSK only managed to score 167/9.
MS Dhoni's First-Ball Duck Breaks CSK Fans' Hearts in Dharamshala
Background
In a highly anticipated match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 5th at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni made his return to action. The crowd erupted in thunderous applause as he entered the stadium, eager to witness the iconic batsman's return.
Dhoni's First-Ball Duck
However, Dhoni's grand reception was quickly extinguished when he was dismissed for a first-ball duck by PBKS pacer Sandeep Sharma. Sharma's inswinging delivery caught the inside edge of Dhoni's bat and crashed into the stumps, leaving the crowd stunned and disappointed.
CSK's Struggles
Despite contributions from other players, CSK struggled to recover from Dhoni's early dismissal and could only manage to post a modest total of 167/9. PBKS, led by Shikhar Dhawan's 59 and Liam Livingstone's 60, chased down the target with relative ease, winning by 54 runs.
FAQs
1. Why was MS Dhoni dismissed for a first-ball duck? Dhoni was dismissed due to an inswinging delivery from Sandeep Sharma that crashed into his stumps after catching the inside edge of his bat.
2. What was the crowd's reaction to Dhoni's dismissal? The crowd was stunned and disappointed, as they had high hopes of witnessing a typical Dhoni knock.
3. How did CSK perform after Dhoni's dismissal? CSK struggled to recover from Dhoni's early departure and could only manage to score 167/9.
4. Who was the standout performer for PBKS? Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone were the standout performers for PBKS, scoring 59 and 60 runs, respectively.
5. What was the outcome of the match? PBKS won the match by 54 runs, chasing down CSK's total with relative ease.
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