Arul Patel gave a simple advice. MS Dhoni Helped to play the innings of his life during the. Chennai Super KingsClash against Lucknow Supergiants in IPL 2026 The young batsman scored 65 off just 23 balls at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, which included eight sixes, and equaled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history by crossing the milestone in just 13 balls.After failing to convert the good start in the first few matches, Arrol sat in the dressing room and approached Dhoni for guidance.
“When I spoke to Mahi Bhai when I got out early in a couple of matches, we were sitting together in the dressing room and I asked him ‘I’m getting out early, what should I do to change a good start?’ He only said one thing, ‘I have no doubt about your skill, whatever doubt is in your mind, so be clear and try to hit the ball in the right place,’ Irvi said.He added that Dhoni’s words helped him overcome self-doubt and trust his natural attacking game.The innings was particularly emotional for Arval as it was his first IPL fifty. He dedicated the knock to his father, who continued to encourage him despite his earlier failures.“I was waiting for my first 50 in the IPL. And I was emotional because I scored 50 off just 13 balls. I was very emotional, especially for my father. I dedicated the 50 to him,” he said.After reaching the milestone, Arul also took out a note from his pocket. It read: “Dad this is for you.”Arol also gave credit to the CSK skipper. Rituraj Gaikwad To help him quickly understand pitch conditions before an explosive knock.The youngster said that his batting style is based on fearless preparation and clear thinking. Although he was known for the record of fastest fifty, his main focus was only to score his maiden IPL half-century.
