MS Dhoni is but to play his first match for the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026. Due to a calf pressure, he stays on the sideline solely as a spectator to witness the group dropping three matches in a row. They are going to face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 18, after taking up the Delhi Capitals and the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 11 and April 14, respectively.
Earlier than the match between the CSK and the Sunrisers Hyderabad, there are 11 extra days to go. Within the meantime, SRH is scheduled to face the Punjab Kings (April 11) and the Rajasthan Royals (April 13). With loads of days in hand, SRH has already began to calculate about their upcoming recreation towards the five-time IPL winners, CSK.
Will MS Dhoni play towards the Sunrisers Hyderabad
When MS Dhoni will make his return with the Yellow brigade remains to be unknown. In accordance with the most recent stories, the legendary keeper-batter will go for a scan forward of their conflict towards the Delhi Capitals. Whereas the CSK followers are hoping to see the icon in motion, SRH star Heinrich Klassen isn’t bothered in any respect about Dhoni.
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The South African batter, who’s in good contact with the Hyderabad-based franchise, stated that whether or not MS Dhoni will play towards them is not going to matter probably the most. Klassen believes that if MS Dhoni goes to characteristic towards them, then the 44-year-old is not going to play greater than 5 to 10 balls.
Heinrich Klassen made an enormous verdict on Dhoni
“CSK has obtained an unbelievable IPL report. Even with Dhoni not being there, they don’t seem to be a lot of a lesser aspect. They’re a really sturdy aspect. It is not going to be a simple recreation. They’re all the time , difficult aspect,” Klaasen informed PTI.
“Dhoni not there would not actually make a lot of a distinction, it’s extra concerning the different guys. With Dhoni not there I believe the gang might be a bit bit quieter. I do not suppose his absence will make such a big effect aside from his management. He has been coming to bat for simply 5-10 balls in the previous few years,” he additional opined.
Within the final couple of seasons, the previous captain pushed himself deeper within the batting line-up. Within the 2024 season, MS Dhoni amassed 161 runs from 11 innings at a median of 53.66 and an enormous strike fee of 220.54. Within the following season, his stats dropped drastically as he managed to attain 196 runs at a median of 24.50 and a strike fee of 135.17.
Klassen paid respect to the CSK batting unit
Regardless of the underwhelming efficiency of the Chennai Tremendous Kings, Heinrich Klassen praised the opposing group’s batting unit as there are a number of proficient and explosive batters of their arsenal.
“Shivam (Dube) is in good type, their two openers (Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad) are additionally unbelievable, we simply have to squeeze them a bit extra,” the SRH batter stated.
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