MS Dhoni Meets Rahul Dravid Post-Match, Asks CSK Youngsters To Greet RR Coach

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Last Updated: March 31, 2025, 09:12 IST

Rajasthan Royals won their first match in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League after defeating the Chennai Super Kings by just six runs.

MS Dhoni met Rahul Dravid after the match on Sunday (Picture credit: Sportzpics)

Former India captain and Chennai Super Kings star MS Dhoni was seen having a heartfelt interaction with his one-time teammate and Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid, who came into the field for customary handshakes after his side’s win against Chennai on Sunday, March 30, in Guwahati.

Rajasthan won their first match in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League after defeating Chennai by just six runs.

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After the match, Dhoni and Dravid shared a small chat before the former asked CSK’s young crop of players to greet Dravid. Watch the video here:

Hope the few fellow RR fans stop the dumb agenda against legend of the game Rahul Dravid. 🤫 pic.twitter.com/srngE7b4Xs— Praneesh (@praneeshroyce) March 30, 2025

Dravid, who has been seen in a wheelchair or on crutches, suffered the leg injury ahead of IPL 2025 as he was playing cricket in Bengaluru.

Dravid has been seen sporting a cast and in an electric wheelchair as he oversees his team’s preparations and games.

“Recovering well. I got some great support. Just, unfortunately, at my age, playing cricket matches wasn’t a great idea I think. But it’s ok. It happens, so it’s fine," Dravid said ahead of Rajasthan’s match against Chennai.

Nitish Rana smashed a blistering 36-ball 81, while leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga starred with a four-wicket haul as Rajasthan opened their account with a hard-fought six-run win against Chennai.

Promoted to number 3, left-handed Rana dominated the Chennai bowlers, smacking 10 fours and five sixes en route his brilliant innings, but the Royals struggled towards the back end and just about managed a par-score of 182/9.

Chennai, who had not chased a target over 180 since 2019, faltered again, managing 176/6 in the allotted overs.

The chase was built around captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 63, but it was not enough as Chennai succumbed to their second successive defeat.

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The legend of Dhoni’s last over finishes in the Indian Premier League is fast becoming a story of yesterday as he couldn’t muscle Maheesh Theekshana and Sandeep Sharma.

Despite the defeat, Chennai still managed to stay above Rajasthan in the points table, with the former at seven and the latter at nine.

First Published: March 31, 2025, 08:39 IST

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