New Delhi, April 15 -- MS Dhoni's first reaction on being named Player of the Match after Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets to snap a five-game losing streak in IPL 2025 was one of surprise. When presenter Murali Kartik asked Dhoni if he remembered when he had last been POTM, the CSK captained laughed and said, "Even today I was like, 'Why are they giving me the award!'."

Dhoni hit a crucial 26 not out off just 11 balls to seal a close chase as CSK chased down LSG's 166 for 7 with three balls to spare. He had also effected a stumping, taken a catch and scored a direct hit run-out when LSG batted, making for an all-round day.

But Dhoni felt CSK's bowling - particularly the powerplay and a span in the middle wh...