India, May 4 -- MS Dhoni's performance as a batter and captain came under scrutiny as Chennai Super Kings' woeful run in the ongoing IPL 2025 continued. The five-time champions lost by two runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, for the first time in the history of the IPL, scripted a double over their southern derby opponent in a single season.

Former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist, speaking to Cricbuzz, questioned Dhoni's decision to go with Khaleel Ahmed in the 19th over of RCB's innings as opposed to Anshul Kamhoj and Ravindra Jadeja. The left-armer, who was clobbered for 32 runs in his first two overs in the powerplay, was taken to the cleaners by Romario Shepherd, who smashed 33 runs in the...