{"id":11033,"date":"2026-05-20T05:13:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/dhonis-last-csk-days-seem-near-as-rival-hails-him-after-playoff-win"},"modified":"2026-05-20T05:13:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:13:02","slug":"dhonis-last-csk-days-seem-near-as-rival-hails-him-after-playoff-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/dhonis-last-csk-days-seem-near-as-rival-hails-him-after-playoff-win","title":{"rendered":"Dhoni\u2019s Last CSK Days Seem Near As Rival Hails Him After Playoff Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even without any official word on MS Dhoni\u2019s retirement from the IPL, conversations across the league have shifted toward one conclusion: many supporters and cricket observers believe the last time they will see the wicket-keeper batter in a Chennai Super Kings jersey is already behind us. The timing of SRH\u2019s playoff-clinching night only added weight to that feeling, especially after another memorable chapter in Dhoni\u2019s Chepauk legacy.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No official confirmation has been issued about MS Dhoni\u2019s IPL retirement.<\/li>\n<li>Mark Boucher paid an emotional tribute to Dhoni after SRH beat CSK at Chepauk.<\/li>\n<li>SRH won by 5 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram stadium.<\/li>\n<li>SRH chased 181 in 19 overs.<\/li>\n<li>Ishan Kishan scored 70 not out; Heinrich Klaasen made 47.<\/li>\n<li>Dewald Brevis led CSK with 44; Pat Cummins took 3\/28 and reached 200 T20 wickets.<\/li>\n<li>SRH finished with 16 points from 13 matches and qualified for the IPL 2026 play-offs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Former South Africa wicket-keeper Mark Boucher delivered a heartfelt message to Dhoni following Sunrisers Hyderabad\u2019s win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. He described the CSK captain as a \u201cglobal icon\u201d whose influence has reshaped the sport, speaking not just about trophies and records but about the relationship Dhoni built with supporters across cricket nations.<\/p>\n<p>Boucher recalled how rare it is to witness crowds react to any player the way they do for Dhoni. \u201cI\u2019ve been at Chepauk a few times, and I\u2019ve never seen fans go as crazy for anyone as they do for MS Dhoni,\u201d he said, highlighting the intensity that surrounds Dhoni whenever he walks out to bat.<\/p>\n<p>He also underlined the cultural pull of Dhoni in the IPL, telling viewers that if they want the full experience of the league, they should make it to Chepauk to watch Dhoni play. Boucher added that only then can people truly understand just how enormous his stature is in India.<\/p>\n<p>The South African great went further, describing Dhoni\u2019s contribution to cricket as \u201castronomical.\u201d He said Dhoni\u2019s impact has been felt not only in India but across the world, and that his place among the game\u2019s all-time greats is secure.<\/p>\n<p>Boucher then expressed a clear hope that Dhoni would continue to influence cricket even after stepping away as a player. He said that whenever Dhoni eventually decides to move on, it would be a major loss for the sport, and he wished to see him remain connected\u2014whether in a CSK director role or another position within the game.<\/p>\n<p>He praised Dhoni\u2019s \u201cincredible cricket brain\u201d and his character, adding that the wicket-keeper batter will be remembered among the best. Boucher closed by thanking Dhoni for everything he has done for the sport, calling him a true superstar.<\/p>\n<h3>SRH\u2019s chase seals playoff spot<\/h3>\n<p>The tribute came after SRH secured their place in the IPL 2026 play-offs with a 5-wicket victory over CSK at the M. A. Chidambaram stadium. In the chase of 181, SRH completed the job with 19 overs remaining, driven by a calm, match-winning knock from Ishan Kishan and a late push from Heinrich Klaasen.<\/p>\n<p>Ishan Kishan finished unbeaten on 70, steering the innings when CSK\u2019s bowlers looked to be on top. Klaasen struck 47 to keep the required rate under control, and together the duo ensured SRH crossed the line comfortably to extend their playoff charge.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, CSK set the platform through Dewald Brevis, who struck 44. The captain Pat Cummins delivered a major impact spell, finishing with figures of 3\/28, and he also reached 200 wickets in T20 cricket\u2014another landmark in an otherwise difficult evening for CSK.<\/p>\n<p>With the result, SRH ended their campaign phase with 16 points from 13 matches. 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