New Delhi: The excitement for the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is reaching new heights, with just three days left for the tournament to begin. Among the most anticipated players every season, MS Dhoni remains a fan favorite. Even in the last few seasons, despite batting only in the final overs, the stadium erupted whenever he stepped onto the field. This year, his form looks exceptional, as evident from a recent net practice video that has gone viral.

Though MS Dhoni retired from international cricket six years ago, his power-hitting ability remains intact. During a practice session ahead of IPL 2025, Dhoni played a stunning helicopter shot against Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana. The video has taken social media by storm, delighting Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans and bringing back memories of his prime. The helicopter shot, which Dhoni made famous, continues to be one of the most thrilling strokes in cricket.

CSK’s First Match in IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 23. The match will be the second fixture of the Sunday double-header and will take place at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST.

MS Dhoni’s IPL Legacy

Under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, CSK has won the IPL title five times, making him one of the most successful captains in the tournament’s history, alongside Rohit Sharma. He led CSK to victory in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.

Statistically, Dhoni has been a powerhouse in the IPL. He has played 264 matches and scored 5,243 runs, including 24 half-centuries. His highest individual score in IPL history stands at 84*

Chennai Super Kings Squad for IPL 2025

Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Sheikh Rashid, Andre Siddharth C, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramkrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmad.

With Dhoni in top form and a strong squad, CSK fans are eagerly awaiting their team’s performance in IPL 2025.