MS Dhoni's Roaring Reception in Hyderabad: A Testimony to His Enduring IPL Legacy
In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match, however, was not just about the teams but about the legendary MS Dhoni, whose thunderous reception from the Hyderabad crowd left SRH captain Pat Cummins in awe.The opposition crowd, known for their 'yellove' invasion, donned the CSK yellow, with No. 7 inscribed on the back, irrespective of the venue or the team they are playing against. This phenomenon has been a part of IPL history for the last 17 years, robbing every franchise of home support when they host CSK.On Friday, the orange-painted seats at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, ready to host the Orange Army, were filled with a sea of yellow, all waiting to see their superstar, perhaps in his final IPL season. As Dhoni walked out with three balls to spare in the CSK innings, Hyderabad erupted, with the crowd going berserk with 'Dhoni-Dhoni' chants.Cummins, who witnessed the sea of yellow first-hand, was left dumbfounded by the loudest reception he had ever heard. Despite SRH's poor performance against CSK in the past, the crowd's support for Dhoni was unwavering, showcasing his enduring legacy in the IPL.The match, however, was a close one, with CSK managing 165 for five in their 20 overs, thanks to Shivam Dube's fiery 45 off 24 balls. SRH, in response, managed 162 for six, falling short by three runs. Despite the loss, the match will be remembered for the thunderous reception Dhoni received from the Hyderabad crowd, a testament to his enduring IPL legacy.
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