Dhoni's 10-Year-old Post Goes Viral After Vintage Batting Show Against DC: 'This is Entertainment'

The entire stadium erupted in cheers as MS Dhoni stepped onto the field with just four overs remaining in the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings match at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The atmosphere was electric, filled with applause, cheers, and even tears of joy as Dhoni — the man they had all come to watch — launched a spectacular assault against the DC bowlers, smashing a blazing 37* off 16 balls, including three massive sixes. It seemed like the fans’ cheering knew no bounds, reaching new heights as they witnessed Thala turning back the clock, exuding the classic ‘vintage Dhoni’ aura to the delight of his fans far and wide.

For those glorious 20-odd minutes, it felt like 2005 Visakhapatnam all over again. A charismatic young batsman, with long locks, dismantling the bowlers with finesse and flair, etching his indelible mark on the heart, mind, and soul of a nation. The locks may have silvered over time, but the bat still danced with the same finesse and ferocity. Cut to IPL 2024, Dhoni treated Anrich Nortje to a one-handed six, effortlessly dispatched Khaleel Ahmed for a towering six over extra cover, executed breathtaking pulls and heaves, unleashing his ‘young’ power that left the crowd in pure ecstasy.

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In fact, what he delivered was pure entertainment, showcasing a level of skill and mastery unmatched by anyone but him! This remarkable display prompted MSD’s fans to revisit his decade-old post on ‘X’. “Doesn’t matter which team wins, I am here for entertainment,” wrote Thala in 2014. Little did he know that this sentiment would hold true even after ten years, as he continued to provide thrilling entertainment in the cash-rich league in a manner that exceeded everyone’s expectations.

Indeed, the only time fans celebrated their team’s defeat was on this Sunday, as they basked in the glory of Dhoni’s power-hitting that overshadowed CSK’s 20-run loss to DC. If this isn’t entertainment, then what is?

Soon, fans began sharing screenshots of the 2014 tweet (now a post), with one fan commenting, “Indeed he’s here for entertainment.” Another fan remarked, “If losing one match costs us this kind of entertainment then it’s super fine. Vintage Dhoni Indeed. The G.O.A.T,” A third fan chimed in, saying, “Entertainment of Dhoni n Vishakhpatnam is always amazing.”

However, while Dhoni’s innings stole the spotlight, earlier in the day, Rishabh Pant took fans on a nostalgic journey with a scintillating 32-ball 51 that propelled Delhi to a formidable total of 191 after a mid-overs slump. David Warner’s fifty and Prithvi Shaw’s explosive 27-ball 43 laid the groundwork for Delhi after Pant won the toss and elected to bat.