IPL 2023, CSK vs LSG: MS Dhoni turns back the clock, Moeen Ali shines and other top moments from Super Kings' win

It was a memorable homecoming for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday as they beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 12 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Cricket fans at Chepauk got a glimpse of vintage MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali shone with the ball, and barring a few extras, things worked out for Chennai. But, not so much for Lucknow.

After CSK had posted 217/7 on board, LSG had got off to a promising start with KL Rahul and Kyle Mayers forging a 79-run stand for the first wicket, but after Mayers departed, LSG just lost their way, and allowed CSK to claw back into the game.

The win allowed CSK to jump to sixth, while the defeat for LSG meant they slipped one position to third.

Let’s now take a look at some top moments from the game:

MS Dhoni turns back the clock

MS Dhoni and Chennai, that’s almost like a match made in heaven. CSK fans had missed watching Dhoni bat at Chepauk for almost four years, and Monday witnessed Dhoni turn back the clock with his batting, albeit a very short cameo. As they say, it was short but sweet.

Dhoni came into bat with CSK’s score reading 203/6 in the final over. Dhoni, facing a length ball from Mark Wood, used his full power to smash over deep third man and clear the boundary ropes for his first six. He then followed it up with another maximum, slamming the pull over deep square leg while facing a short ball.

A treat for the Chennai crowd!