Matthew Hayden, the former Australian cricketer, recently praised Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni for his impressive performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Hayden commended Dhoni’s ability to make a significant contribution to the four-time IPL champions through his cameo innings with a high strike rate in the end.
Dhoni, who has been in remarkable form this season, has been smashing sixes with ease, reminiscent of his past performances. With a strike rate of 196.77 and a total of 61 runs in five innings, including two fours and six sixes, he has become a significant asset to the team.
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In a conversation, Hayden revealed that Dhoni used to send him mangoes when he was lacking motivation. He further stated that Dhoni is playing brilliantly with the bat and creating an impact like he used to in the past. Hayden said, “He is creating an impact once again, like the way he has in the IPL. He is having those cameo innings which is superb.”
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Following their recent victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the Chennai-based franchise has climbed to the top spot of the IPL 2023 points table with five victories out of the seven matches they played. Their next match will be against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, April 27.
Dhoni’s exceptional performances have once again proven his prowess on the field and his ability to contribute to the success of his team. His batting skills and high strike rate have been crucial to the team’s victories in the IPL 2023, earning him praise from his former teammates and fans alike. The anticipation for CSK’s next match against RR is high, and fans are eagerly waiting to see Dhoni’s impressive skills on the field once again.