Sunil Gavaskar has provided an explanation for why Dhoni’s CSK is able to endure critical situations more frequently than any other IPL team.
Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary cricketer, believes that when MS Dhoni is in charge of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Players are naturally immune to pressure. Reinforcing their bid to get a main three completion in the association standings.
Dhoni’s Super Lords outmatched Regal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match No.24 of the Indian Chief Association (IPL) 2023 on Monday.
In an IPL 2023 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a CSK team led by Devon Conway defeated Faf du Plessis and Co. by 444 runs.
Du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell added 126 runs for the third wicket in Bengaluru. Scaring Dhoni and co. as they chased the intimidating total against CSK.
However, in the high-scoring match, CSK defeated RCB by 8 runs, despite the batting prowess of Maxwell and Du Plessis.
Batting legend Gavaskar provided an explanation for how CSK weathered the “Faf-Maxwell” storm in the Southern Derby in relation to CSK’s victory over RCB in the 16th edition of the cash-rich league.
When MS Dhoni is in charge, the team’s players don’t feel as much pressure. This is helped by his total coolness. He stays present and does not get distracted.
He may give them some stares when they miss field goals or drop catches. But he never puts them under any pressure.
According to Gavaskar, who spoke with Star Sports. “That is why CSK manages to brave crunch situations more often than not.”
Dhoni’s CSK batted first in the pivotal matchup between Chennai and Bangalore, scoring 226-6 in 20 overs. Shivam Dube scored a superb 52 off 27 balls for the visitors. While New Zealand opener Conway struck 83 off 45 balls.
After Akash Singh bowled an excellent Virat Kohli for 6 off 4 balls in the first over. Du Plessis (62) and Maxwell (76) put up a fight for RCB.
Matheesha Pathirana, the pacemaker, only gave up 10 runs when 19 runs were needed in the last six balls to keep RCB at 218-8 in 20 overs. CSK under Dhoni won the game by 8 runs.
After a convincing victory over RCB, Chennai. Those who have won the IPL four times have moved up to third place in the standings.
Dhoni and Co. have won three matches and experienced two losses in the initial five matches of the new season.