CSK veteran batsman MS Dhoni is all set to play his 19th match. IPL At the age of 44, he is still active in the tournament. In a recent intra-squad match in Chepauk, Dhoni was seen hitting Mukesh Chaudhary for a six with a slight movement of his hands.The video is quickly gaining traction on the internet and fans are getting excited to see Dhoni playing again in the IPL. However, people are trolling Mukesh Chaudhary that he is such a bowler that anyone in the team can hit a six. Also, the video shows that even though Dhoni is at the end of his career, he still has a role to play in the team as a finisher, which he has done for many years. Chennai Super Kings. He scored 5,439 runs in 278 matches in his IPL career (2008-2025). He is currently the sixth-highest run-scorer in the tournament’s history and holds the record for most runs in the death overs (2,936 runs).
IPL 2025 Season Performance
In the most recent season of 2025, Dhoni shifted to a brief cameo role, often batting lower down the order. He withdrew the captaincy after a short season Rituraj Gaikwad suffered an injury. Dhoni stepped down as captain after CSK won their 5th title in IPL 2023, and since he has been playing as a veteran batsman for the past two seasons and often mentoring the youngsters in the team who will carry on CSK’s legacy after Dhoni’s departure. MS Dhoni is central to CSK’s identity. While his role continues to evolve, he is expected to emerge as an impact player, finisher and mentor. The CSK management has confirmed his availability for the entire season, his exact role will be decided by the coaching staff led by Stephen Fleming.
CSK in IPL 2026
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are heading into IPL 2026 with a refreshed squad, bold decisions and a clear shift towards the future. Under the leadership of Rutoraj Gaikwad, CSK have built a balanced unit with explosive batsmen, promising youngsters, and a versatile bowling attack.However, the team has suffered a significant pre-season blow, with Nathan Ellis out with a hamstring injury. CSK have bought Spencer Johnson as a replacement. Adding to the intrigue, CSK pulled off a blockbuster trade, bringing in Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals. Ravindra Jadeja And Sam Curran.
