The Best Thing to witness was the longest Six-hit of the IPL 2024 Season from Captain Cool’s Bat. MS Dhoni’s monstrous 110m six left the crowd at M Chinnaswamy Stadium astonished and RCB players tensed. The 42-year-old wicketkeeper-batter scored 25 runs off just 13 balls but failed to score the necessary runs to take his team to the playoffs.
Dhoni hit the longest six off Yash Dayal while chasing the target against RCB in a knockout match. That six, measuring 110 meters, was the longest of IPL 2024. This moment was considered the best for CSK fans, as they believed Dhoni would make the chase possible like he always does. However, this six partly contributed to CSK losing the match, as it resulted in the old ball being replaced with a new one, which helped Yash Dayal execute his slower balls more efficiently. But still, fans enjoyed every bit of that stunner from MS Dhoni, which could be his last IPL inning.
How the Longest Six turned the fate of the CSK game
With just a few balls left and Ravindra Jadeja by his side, MS Dhoni seemed ready to take charge in the last over. Chennai needed 17 runs to make it to the playoffs. “Things got tense for a moment, especially with MS at the crease. When Dhoni faced the first ball of the final over, he smashed it for a massive six that soared 110 meters and even hit the roof over the fine-leg fence. But despite Dhoni’s big hit, the RCB bowler fought back bravely in the next five balls conceding the Captain cool on the next ball and led the team to the victory path qualifying for the IPL 2024 Playoffs by the 27-run win.
The longest hit smashed the ball out of the stadium which led to a change in the ball. This twist proved to be a blessing in disguise for CSK, as Karthik later revealed. “The new ball offered much better grip and control for the bowlers,” he explained. This new ball helped Dayal deliver his slower ball which caught Dhoni off the pace and the batter ended up edging the ball with the toe end and Swapnil didn’t let the ball go out of the hands, sending MS back to the pavilion.
Dhoni’s Big Hit Not Enough for CSK Win
CSK needed 17 runs in the last over to make the playoffs. Their best hope was on the field with MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja batting. MS Dhoni started strong, smashing a huge six off the very first ball of the final over bowled by Yash Dayal.
Even though he made a bit of a mistake with a pull shot, sending the ball over the ropes off a perfect delivery, MS Dhoni still made an impact this season. Even though CSK didn’t win their important game, Dhoni’s determination throughout the IPL, despite dealing with a knee injury, proved how talented he is. Fans can’t wait to see him back in the yellow jersey next year.
Here is the snippet of the nail-biting over of the thrilling match
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As the competition for the IPL trophy gets intense, there’s one unforgettable moment we all remember: when MS Dhoni smashed that huge six. It was a perfect example of his “captain cool” style, showing us that even as the season ends, Dhoni’s batting magic still captivates cricket fans.
