Chennai needed 54 runs from the last three overs to win, with four wickets in hand. Judging by the situation, it is almost impossible. Because Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s team lost six wickets after scoring 29 runs in the previous six overs. But this impossibility was almost made possible by Dhoni who turned forty a year ago. The fight took place on Wednesday (April 12) at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. But Dhoni’s team lost after coming close to a great victory. Rajasthan Royals topped the points table after winning by 3 runs in a tight fight.

After losing the toss and batting, Rajasthan scored 175 runs with the bat of Jos Buttler-Shimron Hetmyer. In response, Dhoni’s team stopped at 172 runs. Dhoni’s team is now fifth in the points table with two wins in four matches. Rajasthan did not start well in batting. Sanju Samson’s team defeated the in-form Jaiswal by 11 runs. Jos Buttler made a partnership of 77 runs with Devdyut Padikle for the second wicket. Padicle made 38 off 26 balls. Captain Sanju Samson returned to the over without adding any runs. Ashwin scored 30 runs off 22 balls in five overs. Buttler returns for 52 runs. In the end, Rajasthan got a challenging collection of 175 runs by Shimron Hetmyer’s 30 runs. Chasing the target, Chennai lost wickets at the start just like Rajasthan. Ruturaj Gaikwaar, who is in flying form, returned with 10 runs for the team.

However, Ajinkya Rahane and Devon Conway led the team under pressure. When Rahane returned to 31 off 19 balls, the run rate decreased a bit. Shivam Dubey, Moeen Ali, and Ambati Rayudu failed with the bat. When Chennai was on the verge of losing, Dhoni and Jadeja suddenly caught fire. These two batsmen scored 47 runs in 15 balls of the last 18 balls. But in the end, Chennai lost by three runs. Dhoni scored 32 runs off 17 balls in a fighting inning. Jadeja was unbeaten on 25 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin and Juzvendra Chahal took two wickets each for Rajasthan.