Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a heavy six-wicket defeat in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their newest Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL) match on Sunday, May 14 at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). CSK missed an opportunity to high the factors desk however they continue to be in second place with 15 factors from 13 matches and are anticipated to complete in top-two. Despite a defeat, CSK fans and players celebrated the sport because it was the last group stage match at Chepauk in IPL 2023.
CSK gained 4 of seven matches in Chennai this season however fans have been extra to witness MS Dhoni‘s glimpses at Chepauk for the last time. There isn’t any official replace on Dhoni’s retirement however many imagine that the legendary cricketer is enjoying in his last IPL this season. Dhoni has amassed a exceptional fanbase in Chennai over time as fans, not simply from CSK, hold storming the venues with rising numbers this season.
Dhoni’s fanbase has no restrict and everybody at Chepauk witnessed it once more as the previous Indian captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar rushed to the pitch to take Dhoni’s autograph. Dhoni signed off Gavaskar’s shirt and did a lap of honor at Chepauk together with his teammates. Fans have been additional handled as CSK players shared signed jerseys and tennis balls throughout their lap.
Chennai Super Kings are prone to return to Chepauk this season because the venue additionally hosts the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator fixtures. If CSK end in the highest two in the group-stage spherical, then fans will witness four-time champions in Qualifier 1 on May 23, and if the Dhoni-led aspect end in the no.3 or no.4 then CSK will return to Chepauk on May 24 for the Eliminator fixture.
CSK will play their last group-stage match in opposition to bottom-placed Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitely Stadium, Delhi on May 20 in the hope of a robust end in IPL 2023.
