April 5, 2025: In a rare and heartwarming moment, MS Dhoni’s parents were spotted at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) during the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, April 5. This special appearance of Dhoni’s parents at the stadium added to the excitement of the match, making it even more significant for the fans in attendance.
The sighting quickly sparked speculation among fans, with many wondering if this could be Dhoni’s final season in the IPL. Fans were quick to connect the dots, considering it may be Dhoni’s last appearance at Chepauk before announcing his retirement. The legendary former Indian captain has been an integral part of CSK for years, and his fans are hopeful to see him play a few more seasons before stepping down from the IPL stage.
Meanwhile, the ongoing match saw Delhi Capitals (DC) batting first after winning the toss, aiming for their third consecutive win of the season. The absence of key batter Faf du Plessis, who was unfit to play, left a gap in their lineup, with Sameer Rizvi stepping in as his replacement.
The two teams lined up as follows:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Rachin Ravindra
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (w)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Mukesh Choudhary
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Subs:
- Shivam Dube
- Jamie Overton
- Shaik Rasheed
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Nathan Ellis
Delhi Capitals (DC):
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- KL Rahul (w)
- Abishek Porel
- Tristan Stubbs
- Sameer Rizvi
- Axar Patel (c)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
Impact Subs:
- Mukesh Kumar
- Karun Nair
- Darshan Nalkande
- Donovan Ferreira
- Tripurana Vijay
As the match unfolded, fans were eagerly watching, not just for the thrilling contest between two formidable teams but also to see whether MS Dhoni would play a pivotal role in leading CSK to victory in what could potentially be his last season in the IPL.