IPL 2025: MS Dhoni is Jasprit Bumrah's bunny, say MI fans after iconic CSK skipper falls cheaply again

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Jasprit Bumrah versus MS Dhoni has become one of the more lopsided rivalries in IPL history -- and Sunday night in Mumbai only added fuel to the fire. When Bumrah once again got the better of Dhoni, social media erupted with fans coining him as the "ultimate bunny."

A sharp inswinger, a muted celebration, and yet another chapter in the now familiar script of Bumrah dismantling the CSK legend. Dhoni walked in with CSK's innings wobbling, the crowd buzzing in anticipation of a trademark finish. Instead, it was over before it began.

A length ball from Bumrah skidded through and Dhoni, misjudging the line, failed to connect. Timber disturbed, Bumrah raised his hand, barely celebrating. The Wankhede roared - not just in support of their man, but at the symbolic moment that's become all too familiar.

One fan summed it up with ruthless humour: "Dhoni vs Bumrah: The ultimate bunny saga! Jasprit's got Mahi's number on speed dial, dismissing him more times than CSK fans can count!" Another quipped: "Bumrah owned MS Dhoni 😂😂 No local bowlers, no party for MS Dhoni."

The numbers now don't lie - Bumrah has dismissed Dhoni more times than any other bowler in the IPL, and this latest episode only reinforced that narrative. It's a strange paradox - Dhoni, the finisher who made a career out of tormenting world-class bowlers, now routinely undone by India's finest pacer in the modern era.

CSK had hoped that a total just above par, backed by spin-friendly conditions, would keep them in the contest. But even that plan faltered. Rohit Sharma, under scrutiny for a dry season, broke free early with a couple of hammering sixes off Khaleel. Rickelton, too, chipped in, as MI's opening burst wiped away any early scoreboard pressure.

MS Dhoni, who had rotated his bowlers cleverly in the first innings, chose to bring in R Ashwin early, hesitating to expose Pathirana to the powerplay assault. But Mumbai's aggressive intent blunted that move. While Ravindra Jadeja managed a key breakthrough by removing Rickelton just after the powerplay, the match was slipping out of CSK's control.

Amid all this, Bumrah's over turned into a moment of poetic symmetry for Mumbai fans. It wasn't just about the dismissal - it was about dominance, about repeatedly asserting control over a legendary figure. One fan posted a meme showing Dhoni's expressions from different years against Bumrah with the caption: "Then. 😭. Now 😭." Another simply said: "Once again Thala power break by Bumrah. Now Dhoni fans dispession mein hai."

The MI-CSK rivalry thrives on legacy, stars, and moments. And while Dhoni has delivered countless times on this stage, it's clear who owns this particular battle. Bumrah might not talk much, but every time he sends Dhoni back, the silence says enough.