IPL 2021 SRH vs CSK: Dhoni thanks Chennai followers who’ve supported them via ‘thick and skinny’

Skipper MS Dhoni dispatched it over the boundary for a six as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets in Sharjah. 

Chasing a modest 135, openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (45) and Faf du Plessis (41) laid the inspiration earlier than Ambati Rayudu (17 off 13) and Dhoni (14 from 11) steered the three-time champions to the play-offs. 

In the post-match presentation, Dhoni identified the facet’s turnaround this season, having completed seventh within the earlier version. 

“It means a lot, because the last time, we said we wanted to come back strong. We are known for that and there was a lot at stake. You won’t always win games and a lot didn’t go our way last time, and it’s important not to make excuses and we have done that this year,” he stated. 

Sent in to bat, Hyderabad posted a below-par 134 for seven, using on Wriddhiman Saha‘s 44. For Chennai, Josh Hazlewood recorded his greatest IPL figures (3/24) whereas Dwayne Bravo picked up two. 

“The bowlers tried to swing it up front and got hit straight when then pitched it up too much, but then adjusted very well. I told the bowlers that they needed to exploit the conditions in today’s game,” Dhoni additional stated. 

Dhoni, who remained unbeaten for the twenty fourth time in a profitable IPL run-chase, additionally thanked Chennai followers for supporting them via “thick and thin.”

“Not much needs to be said of the fans, who have supported us through thick and thin and I’m glad we have repaid their faith,” he signed off.

Losing skipper Kane Williamson admitted that his facet did not up sufficient runs on the floor. With the defeat, the Hyderabad outfit formally crashed out of the continued IPL version. 

“CSK played really well. It looked challenging and variable. We are back to the drawing board. Although every match is about the W or the L against your name, you do look at the growth of the team. This season has been a bit disjointed given that it was played in two halves, but we’ll look to grow and build some momentum,” he stated.