Thu Apr 10 12:25:07 UTC 2025: ## Dhoni Achieves IPL Milestone, But CSK Loses Again; Rayudu Praises Captain’s Innings

**Mullanpur, India** – MS Dhoni, at 43, continues to make headlines, this time reaching a new milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL). During Tuesday’s match against the Punjab Kings, Dhoni became the first wicketkeeper in IPL history to take 150 catches, snagging a straightforward catch off Nehal Wadhera. This achievement adds to his impressive record of 45 stumpings, cementing his position as one of the greatest wicketkeepers the league has seen. Dinesh Karthik holds the second position with 137 catches.

Despite the milestone, Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered another defeat, losing to Punjab Kings. While Dhoni’s explosive 27 runs off 12 balls, including three sixes and a four, injected some late drama into the match, it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for CSK. His late-innings cameo, coming in at number 5, was praised by former player Ambati Rayudu during commentary, who described Dhoni as a “special player” and highlighted his intent. This follows a less impressive innings in a prior match. Overall, CSK has lost four of their five matches this season.

The commentary panel, which included Virender Sehwag and Aakash Chopra, also discussed Dhoni’s performance and a young, uncapped Jharkhand player who also hits “helicopter shots.” Sehwag playfully corrected Rayudu’s grammar, pointing out the player still hits those shots.

Despite his team’s struggles, Dhoni’s remarkable statistics continue to impress. He sits sixth in the all-time IPL run-scorers list with 5,346 runs. In the current season, he boasts an average of 51.50 and a strike rate exceeding 153.73. Dhoni’s continued excellence, despite his age, is a testament to his enduring skill and impact on the game.

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