In the 30th match of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets, securing their second win of the season. This victory was crucial for CSK, marking their return to winning ways after a streak of five consecutive losses.
Sports News: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has once again created history in IPL 2025. In Sunday's 30th match against Lucknow Super Giants, he not only led his team to a thrilling victory but also won the 'Player of the Match' award at the age of 43 years and 280 days, setting a new record as the oldest IPL Player of the Match.
Dhoni broke Pravin Tambe's 11-year-old record, who won the POTM award in 2014 at the age of 42 years and 208 days. Dhoni now stands alone at the top of this list.
IPL 2025: Dhoni's 'Young at Heart' Blitz
Chasing a target of 168 runs, CSK lost half their team at 111 runs. However, MS Dhoni stepped up, smashing an unbeaten 26 runs off just 11 balls, including 4 fours and 1 six. He, along with Shivam Dube (43*), guided the team to victory with 3 balls to spare. This win ended CSK's five-match losing streak and marked their second win of the season.
Dhoni Creates History Behind the Wickets
Dhoni's brilliance wasn't limited to batting. He also achieved a remarkable feat behind the wickets, stumping Ayush Badoni of Lucknow to complete 200 dismissals in the IPL, becoming the first player to achieve this milestone.
• 46 stumpings (highest in IPL)
• 154 catches
Players Dhoni Surpassed:
Player Age (at POTM win)
MS Dhoni 43 years, 280 days
Pravin Tambe 42 years, 208 days
Shane Warne 41 years, 223 days
Adam Gilchrist 41 years, 181 days
Chris Gayle 41 years, 35 days
Dhoni's POTM Award After 6 Years
This was Dhoni's 17th Player of the Match award in the IPL, and his first in 2175 days (almost 6 years). He last won the award in 2019 against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk. Dhoni's performance once again proves that 'age is just a number.' He silenced critics with his fitness and form, showing millions of fans that 'Thala' is far from finished.
