CSK vs RR: Vaibhav Suryavanshi touches Dhoni’s feet in viral post-match moment; Rajasthan Royals thrash CSK by 6 wickets

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|21-05-2025

Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets in Match 62 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, chasing down 188 in just 17.1 overs. CSK posted a total of 187/8, with Ayush Mhatre (43 off 20), Dewald Brevis (42 off 25), and Shivam Dube (39 off 32) making key contributions. However, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals, with Akash Madhwal and Yudhvir Singh picking two wickets each for RR.

In reply, RR came out all guns blazing with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing 36 off 19. Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a spectacular knock of 57 off 33 balls, and along with Sanju Samson (41 off 31) set up a dominant chase. Dhruv Jurel (31* off 12) and Shimron Hetmyer (12* off 5) finished the game in style, giving RR a comprehensive win with 17 balls to spare.

Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers for CSK with 2 wickets, but overall it was a disappointing bowling effort as RR cruised comfortably.

Post-match moment goes viral

After the match, a touching moment between Vaibhav Suryavanshi and MS Dhoni stole the limelight. Vaibhav was seen touching Dhoni’s feet, showing deep respect towards the CSK legend. Dhoni acknowledged the gesture with a warm smile and exchanged a few words with the youngster. The moment quickly went viral on social media, earning widespread praise from fans for its humility and grace.

This heartwarming display of sportsmanship and reverence was a reminder of the legacy and respect MS Dhoni commands across teams and generations.

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