MS Dhoni's Stumping Magic Shines at IPL 'El Clasico'

Harbhajan Singh lauds MS Dhoni's impressive stumping of Suryakumar Yadav during IPL 2025's 'El Clasico' match between CSK and MI. Dhoni's skills contributed to CSK's thrilling four-wicket victory. The match saw MI fall short by 15-20 runs, as Dhoni made a brief, crowd-pleasing batting appearance.

In a stunning display at the 2025 IPL 'El Clasico', former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh extolled wicketkeeper MS Dhoni for his exceptional stumping of Suryakumar Yadav. The iconic clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), held at a packed Chepauk stadium, witnessed Dhoni's swift stumping, leaving fans both in the stadium and around the world thrilled by his trademark agility. Once again, Dhoni reaffirmed his reputation as a master wicketkeeper, aiding CSK's four-wicket triumph over MI.

The pivotal moment occurred in the 11th over of the first innings when Suryakumar Yadav, leading MI, misjudged a delivery from Noor Ahmad. Attempting an inside-out drive, Yadav stepped out only to be outwitted by Dhoni's rapid reaction, getting stumped for 29 runs. Harbhajan, commenting on his YouTube channel, praised Dhoni's exceptional wicketkeeping skills, stating, "There is no wicketkeeper like MS Dhoni, even today." MI, struggling to build a significant innings, ended at 155/9, falling short by 15 to 20 runs.

The match's momentum shifted as CSK efficiently chased down the target, largely thanks to captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's impressive 53 and Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 65*. Despite MI's performance, Harbhajan observed that more runs might have changed the outcome, as Dhoni's brief batting appearance electrified the stadium. Although Dhoni played only two deliveries, his presence on the field was enough to ignite enthusiasm among fans, reaffirming his enduring star power. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)