On April 12, when the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals in Match 17 of the IPL 2023, the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host iconic captain MS Dhoni for the 200th time.
The fact that CSK captainMS Dhoni is captaining the team for the 200th time tops the list of reasons why the encounter between the two teams would be memorable. Significantly, he has led his team on 213 occasions in the premier league (for CSK and Rising Pune Supergiant combined), and on those occasions, he has won 125 games, lost 87, and had one match end in a draw.
The CSK management presented the 41-year-old keeper-batter with a gesture of appreciation before the game in recognition of his captaining the team the most times during the competition. With his historic performance, MS Dhoni acknowledged his joy at playing in their stronghold in his 200th IPL game as CSK captain.
I felt great (to lead for the 200th time). The audience was amazing. It’s like playing in Switzerland in the new stadium. Cricket has undergone change. It is amazing to have endured for so long, and the structure must continue to change. During the toss, MS Dhoni said, “It’s important to get rid of mistakes in the later stages.
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For those who are unaware, superstar all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja began his career as a player for the Rajasthan Royals in his formative years and has thrived in the colors of the CSK team. Similar to how prominent spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who left CSK after enjoying great success, is now back at the Chepauk wearing the Royals’ pink shirt.
MS Dhoni chose to field first after winning the toss.
An interesting matchup is undoubtedly in the works as former comrades face off in Chennai. Rajasthan’s opening pair of Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who have established themselves as formidable opening pairs, will want to establish a strong foundation in the first innings.
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