IPL 2025: MS Dhoni meets Sanjiv Goenka after CSK LSG beat; Rising Pune Supergiant Reunion inflicts social media buzz | Mint

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni met Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of Lucknow Super Giants, after CSK’s victory against LSG. MS Dhoni won the Player of the Match Award for his overall heroism. Dhoni brought one stamp, one out, took one catch and knocked off 26* from 11 balls. The match was in the balance when Dhoni arrived at the crease. CSK needed 56 out of 30 balls, and Dhoni’s quick knock helped the visitors to save the target with 3 balls. The Charismatic Captain’s first player of the match award in 6 IPL seasons helped CSK drop their five-match loss line. Dhoni-Sanjiv Goenka ratio MS Dhoni was the captain of Rising Pune Supergiant (RPSG), owned by Sanjiv Goenka, in 2016. RPSG finished 7th in the points table, and Dhoni was replaced by Steve Smith as captain for the 2017 season. “I have the highest regard for MS Dhoni as a leader and a person. Dhoni will continue to be an important part of our team,” said Pune franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka. “He supports the decision to keep in mind the best interests of the franchisee.” Steve Smith took the Pune-based franchise to the final of the 2017 season, where they lost with a lonely run against Mumbai-Indians. Netizens Reacters shared their thoughts on Dhoni-Sanjiv Goenka tires on X (formerly Twitter). MS Dhoni Bossing Lucknow Super Giants This user wasted some hard facts. MS Dhoni is an average of 86 against Lucknow Super Giants, its highest against an opponent in IPL. Dhoni scored 86 runs in just 30 balls against LSG. Word of appreciation to the owner one user of social media saw Goenka’s hand around Rishabh pant and praised the gesture of the LSG owner. Praise for the humility of MS Dhoni This user praised Dhoni’s leadership and humility and reminded another user of the LSG owner and urged him to replace Captain Rishabh Pant with Nicholas Pooran, similar to the removal of MS Dhoni in 2017. Latest IPL 2025 points -table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap. First published: 15 Apr 2025, 07:13 PM IST