91 Hugs 97! MS Dhoni Meet Gautam Gambhir Look Iconic Moment

The crowd at Chepauk got their money’s worth as Chennai Super Kings produced a dominant show to outclass Kolkata Knight Riders for their third win of IPL 2024. "The cream of the day" happened when their captain MS Dhoni, walked right in to bat with just three runs needed and the crowd went crazy; it was an epic welcome to the leader they call their Thala.

Following the home team's seven-wicket victory, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's winning boundary completed the ceremonial. Then, the fans witnessed a truly memorable moment as former India teammates MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir hugged and said a few words during the customary handshakes that follow a game.

In IPL, I love everything about it and I knew that MS has that strategy to win. “He was very good tactically, knew how to control the spinners, knew how to set the field against the spinners, and probably would never give up as well. He batted at No. 6 or 7 and knew that till the time he is there, he can finish off the game, even if he needed 20 runs in one over.”

Ruturaj Gaikwad Statement:

• When Jaddu (Jadeja) comes in after a power play with a spin sweep, the momentum is in his favor," Gaikwad said about the man of the match performer.
• "With this team, I don't need to tell things to anyone. Everyone's in a great head space, Mahi (M.S. Dhoni) bhai and (Stephen) Fleming are still around to take those calls," Gaikwad added.
• Gaikwad, whom Dhoni entrusted the leadership this season, scored nine boundaries including the winning hit as Chennai won 3 of the 3 home games this season.