MS Dhoni, at the age of 43, made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a brilliant performance against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), helping Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secure their second victory of the season. MS Dhoni’s explosive batting, scoring 26 runs off just 11 balls, was crucial as CSK successfully chased down the 167-run target in a thrilling last-over finish. Despite his reluctance to accept the Player of the Match (POTM) award, MS Dhoni’s performance on the field earned him this honor, leading him to break an 11-year-old record in IPL history.
Record-Setting Achievement at 43
With the Player of the Match award, MS Dhoni became the oldest player in IPL history to receive the accolade at 43 years and 280 days, surpassing the previous record holder, Pravin Tambe, who had won the award in 2014 at the age of 42. This achievement made MS Dhoni the first player ever in the league’s history to be named Player of the Match at this age, setting a new benchmark for players in the tournament.
MS Dhoni’s Reflection on CSK’s Performance
Following the win, MS Dhoni shared his thoughts on CSK’s overall performance. While pleased with the bowling unit’s efforts, he emphasized that the batting lineup needs to step up in future games to ensure the team comes out of its current struggles. He highlighted the importance of roles and responsibilities in a team’s success, suggesting that players should capitalize on good starts and play through the innings. MS Dhoni also praised young Shaik Rasheed for his batting performance, mentioning that Rasheed has shown great promise in the nets, performing well against both pacers and spinners.
On the subject of the Player of the Match award, MS Dhoni humbly noted that Afghan spinner Noor Ahmed, who had bowled brilliantly, deserved the recognition more than he did. Despite his personal achievements, MS Dhoni remained grounded, continuing to give credit to his teammates and acknowledging the team effort required to secure a victory.
