The in-form Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls, laced with seven fours and three sixes, to help CSK post 192 for 3 after they were invited to bat.
Chennai Super Kings dominated throughout the game to beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the final of IPL 2021.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in the final of IPL 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday.
He also said that Dhoni knowns how to bring the best out of his players in the team.
MS Dhoni became the first captain to lead his side in 300 T20s during the IPL 2021 final between CSK and KKR.
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The IPL 2021 final between the two teams in Dubai promises a tactical clash between MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan.
The 40-year-old Dhoni retired from international cricket last year, his last India game being the 2019 World Cup semi-final, which the team lost to New Zealand.
Dhoni played a cameo of 18 not out off six balls to see the three-time champions through to their ninth IPL final in a thrilling win.
After the match, the legendary cricketer signed the match ball and gifted it to make the memorable evening even more special for the teary-eyed CSK fan.
Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw is in awe of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's finishing abilities and considers himself lucky to have got a chance to watch the legendary Chennai Super Kings captain.
Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was awestruck by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cool demeanour under pressure, describing the legendary Chennai Super Kings skipper as one of the greatest finishers of the game.
Team India captain Virat Kohli, who has shared the dressing room with MS Dhoni for a large part of his career, hailed Dhoni after his knock in the Qualifier 1.
The three-time champions needed 13 runs to win from the last six balls and Dhoni saw them through despite losing Moeen Ali on the first ball of the final over.
MS Dhoni finished for Chennai Super Kings in style as he remained unbeaten on 18 off six deliveries to seal a four-wicket win for the side.
Chennai Super Kings will aim to regain momentum after three successive losses when they meet Delhi Capitals in the all-important Qualifier 1.
Speaking after the toss for CSK's IPL game against Punjab Kings, the 40-year-old was asked about whether he would be staying with the franchise.
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While it was always on the cards, Dhoni on Tuesday for the first time dropped elaborate hints that he will be seen playing next season as CSK is et to go through a big transition phase post mega auction.
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