Watch: Dhoni special for fans at Chepauk after beating Rajasthan

In the 61st match of IPL 2024, held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a convincing 5-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday.

Match Summary

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first. However, their decision seemed to backfire as they could only score 141 runs and lost five wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Chennai Super Kings comfortably chased the target in 18.2 overs, showcasing a dominant performance with the bat.

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Post-Match Celebrations

After the match, the CSK management honored all their players with medals on the field, acknowledging their contributions to the team’s success. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of CSK, was seen interacting with the fans. He distributed T-shirts and tennis balls to the spectators, engaging them in a memorable post-match celebration.

MS Dhoni & every other CSK players received medals from the management 💛#CSKvsRR pic.twitter.com/d9pE46fUek

— Rohit Yadav (@rohit_yadav0506) May 12, 2024

Special Event for Fans

Before the match, CSK had urged their fans to remain in the stadium after the game, hinting at something special planned for them. True to their word, the ground was filled with eager fans after the match concluded. CSK fulfilled its promise by rewarding the loyal spectators with a unique experience, showcasing their gratitude for their unwavering support throughout the season.

Start the whistles 🤩 #CSKvsRR #MSDhoni𓃵 🥳❤❤ pic.twitter.com/V1FA4tqUcv

— Anany Sharma 🕉 (@Anany7770) May 12, 2024

MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina hug 😍💛@MSDhoni #MSDhoni #CSKvsRR pic.twitter.com/G5pAAXlj0Y

— DHONI Era™ 🤩 (@TheDhoniEra) May 12, 2024

MS Dhoni Giving Tennis Bat To Suresh Raina To Hit That Ball Towards Crowd 😭😍

Respect Increased More On You Thala Forever Be Grateful @msdhoni 🥹💛#SureshRaina | @ImRaina | #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/34tEbWKxJb

— SHANNU 🇮🇳 (@Shannu_Raina3) May 12, 2024

Most wins for a team at a venue in IPL
52 – KKR (Kolkata)
52 – MI (Mumbai WS)
50 – CSK (Chennai)*
42 – RCB (Bengaluru)
37 – RR (Jaipur)
**including Super Over results

The victory against Rajasthan Royals solidified CSK’s position in the IPL standings and provided a memorable moment for the fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. By this win, CSK has kept itself alive in the race to playoffs.