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Watch: Denied Single By MS Dhoni, CSK Star Daryl Mitchell Runs Double, Video Goes Viral.
CSK vs PBKS: MS Dhoni slammed for denying single to Daryl Mitchell.
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Daryl Mitchell ended up 'completing' two runs despite MS Dhoni denying him a single during the IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings in IPL 2024.Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Daryl Mitchell ended up 'completing' two runs despite MS Dhoni denying him a single during the IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings in IPL 2024 on Wednesday. On the third ball of the final over, Dhoni slammed a delivery from Arshdeep Singh in the deep cover region and Mitchell instantly started running. However, Dhoni was not interested in taking the run and in a hilarious turn of events, Mitchell reached the other end and then ran back to the non-striker's end before the fielder picked up the ball and threw it back.

Dhoni was eventually run-out in the match, losing his wicket for the first time this season as CSK put a total of 162/7 on the board. Punjab Kings had little trouble in chasing down the target, scoring 163 with more than 2 overs to spare.

After a defeat, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad felt his side was "50-60 runs short" during the match and highlighted that pitch was not that great but improved in the second half.

Punjab Kings with an all-rounded performance, clinched a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk on Wednesday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

After Lucknow Super Giants breached Chepauk, CSK's fortress was breached for the second time in the ongoing season as CSK bowlers struggled to find their rhythm with dew majorly hindering them throughout the night.

"Probably 50-60 runs short, the pitch wasn't great when we batted, but it got better later on. With the impact rule as well, we were well short," Gaikwad said in a post-match presentation.
Dhoni Fans Disappointed After He Denied a Single to Daryl Mitchell in PBKS Match
In a rare twist in his career, MS Dhoni faced criticism for his actions in the final over of an IPL 2024 contest. He was questioned about his decision to deny Daryl Mitchell, known for his powerful hits, the chance to bat in the last over of CSK’s innings against PBKS at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, May 1.

The drama unfolded as Dhoni faced three dot balls in the 20th over bowled by Arshdeep Singh. Despite starting the over with a boundary through the covers, Dhoni struggled with a couple of slower deliveries from the left-arm pacer. However, in the 3rd legal delivery of the final over, Dhoni hit a shot to deep cover and Mitchell immediately set off for a run.Surprisingly, Dhoni seemed uninterested in taking the run, causing Mitchell to run to the other end and then quickly return to the non-striker’s end before the fielder could retrieve the ball and throw it back, causing confusion.

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