New Delhi: At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni continues to be a nightmare for opposition teams. His ability to turn the game from behind the stumps remains unmatched. In IPL 2025, Dhoni’s agility has once again left fans awestruck. The latest example is his stunning stumping of Rajasthan Royals (RR) batsman Nitish Rana, which brought back memories of his golden days.

The Game-Changing Moment

The electrifying incident took place during the 12th over of Rajasthan Royals’ innings. Nitish Rana was in red-hot form, punishing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowlers. Ravichandran Ashwin was bowling the over, and Rana had just smashed a six and a four on consecutive deliveries, intensifying the excitement in the stadium.

Eager to continue his aggressive play, Rana stepped out for another big shot. However, Ashwin outsmarted him with a clever wide delivery. Missing the ball, Rana found himself outside the crease. That was all Dhoni needed! With his lightning-fast reflexes, he dislodged the bails in the blink of an eye. The result? Rana missed out on a well-deserved century, leaving the fans stunned.

Nitish Rana’s IPL Career So Far

Despite his explosive batting, Nitish Rana is yet to score a century in IPL history. In this match, he hammered a breathtaking 81 runs off just 36 balls, including a half-century in just 21 deliveries. Over the course of his IPL career, Rana has played 110 matches, scoring 2,736 runs with 19 half-centuries. His highest IPL score remains 87. However, thanks to the smart tactics of Dhoni and Ashwin, his hopes of achieving a century were dashed once again.

MS Dhoni: The Evergreen Wicketkeeper

Dhoni’s brilliance behind the stumps continues to be a game-changer in IPL 2025. His quick stumping and strategic decisions have the power to alter match outcomes in an instant. This latest display of agility once again proves that experience and skill always hold an edge in the game. As long as Dhoni is on the field, CSK will always have an extra edge over their rivals.