IPL 2025: MS Dhoni's Hilarious 'Bat Treatment' to Deepak Chahar After CSK's Win Over MI Goes Viral - Watch

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Chennai Super Kings kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style, securing a clinical four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the much-anticipated El Clásico at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday (March 23).

The electrifying encounter saw a dominant display from CSK's bowlers, led by left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed and Afghanistan's rising spin star Noor Ahmad, who restricted MI to a modest 155/9. Noor (4/18) registered the best bowling figures by a CSK spinner against MI, finishing with an impressive four-wicket haul.

On the batting front, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra played pivotal roles, notching up composed half-centuries to steer CSK to victory. Despite a minor middle-order collapse, the defending champions remained in control, registering their fifth consecutive win over their arch-rivals in the IPL.

MS Dhoni Steals the Spotlight

While CSK's dominant win delighted fans, it was their beloved 'Thala' MS Dhoni who stole the limelight, both behind and after the stumps. The former CSK captain rolled back the years with a lightning-fast stumping of MI's stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav, leaving fans in awe.

Dhoni effected the stumping in his own style and took just 0.12 seconds to collect and dislodge the bails and the batter had no response to it. However, what truly set social media abuzz was Dhoni's hilarious post-match interaction with Deepak Chahar.

The 'Bat Treatment' Moment

Deepak Chahar, who played for CSK in previous seasons, was donning Mumbai Indians' jersey for the first time in IPL 2025. During the match, he playfully tried to sledge Dhoni when the legendary wicketkeeper walked out to bat in the final over after Ravindra Jadeja's run-out. However, the game ended before Dhoni could face a ball, as Rachin Ravindra smashed a winning six.

As the customary post-match handshakes took place, Dhoni responded to Chahar's banter in his own inimitable style. The veteran cricketer was seen giving Chahar a light-hearted 'bat treatment,' playfully tapping him on the latter's but with his bat. The fun exchange between the two quickly went viral on social media, with fans sharing memes and videos of the moment.

One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "MS Dhoni giving the bat treatment to Deepak Chahar! This bromance is unmatched." Another user posted, "Thala Dhoni was waiting for Deepak Chahar, standing there, and did this! What a moment!"

Fans Love Dhoni's Priceless Banter

Dhoni's camaraderie with Chahar, who was key bowler for CSK until last IPL season, brought back nostalgic memories for fans. The moment highlighted Dhoni's trademark cool yet mischievous personality, reminding everyone of the strong bond he shares with his former teammates. As CSK continues its IPL 2025 journey, fans will be eagerly awaiting more such iconic moments from their beloved 'Thala.'

With this victory, CSK has set the tone for yet another exciting IPL season, and Dhoni, even at 43, continues to entertain fans both with his cricketing brilliance and his offbeat humour.