In a thrilling encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2024, fans witnessed a moment of shock as the legendary MS Dhoni was dismissed for a golden duck by PBKS pacer Harshal Patel. The match, held on Sunday, saw CSK facing a major setback after Patel’s magical yorker caught Thala Dhoni off-guard, leaving fans and teammates stunned.
Harshal Patel, who has been delivering consistent performances in IPL 2024 and currently shares the top spot in the highest wicket-takers list with MI’s Jasprit Bumrah, addressed Dhoni’s dismissal in the post-match presentation. Patel humbly stated that he refrained from celebrating Dhoni’s wicket excessively out of immense respect for the cricketing legend.
PBKS continued their dominance in the match, particularly through their bowling attack. Pacer Arshdeep Singh initiated the assault by claiming the early wicket of Ajinkya Rahane. Despite a solid partnership between CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad and Daryl Mitchell, PBKS struck back with Patel and spinner Rahul Chahar dismissing Gaikwad and Shivam Dube in quick succession.
Chennai’s batting lineup faced further setbacks as Mitchell and Moeen Ali were also sent back to the pavilion. However, Ravindra Jadeja emerged as a beacon of hope for CSK with a resilient 43-run innings, showcasing his prowess with the bat. Yet, Arshdeep Singh’s crucial breakthrough dismissed Jadeja, leaving Mitchell Santner and Shardul Thakur to struggle against PBKS’s bowling attack.
The anticipation heightened as MS Dhoni stepped onto the field, but the mood quickly shifted when Harshal Patel executed a remarkable yorker to dismiss the CSK captain on the very first ball he faced. The unexpected turn of events left CSK fans in disbelief, as Dhoni’s rare golden duck dealt a blow to the team’s batting lineup.
Despite the setback, CSK managed to post a total of 167/9 at the end of their innings, showcasing their resilience amidst the challenging circumstances of the match. The electrifying encounter between PBKS and CSK served as a testament to the unpredictable nature of IPL cricket, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the last ball was bowled.