Once hailed as Indian cricket’s ultimate ‘finisher’, MS Dhoni is under increasing pressure in IPL 2025 after failing to make an impact with the bat for the third consecutive match. Chennai Super Kings, the five-time IPL champions, began their season with a narrow win over Mumbai Indians but have since stumbled with three back-to-back losses while chasing — against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals — leaving them at ninth place on the points table.
Although Dhoni continues to be sharp behind the stumps, his strike rate has seen a significant dip — down to 138.18 from a remarkable 220.55 in the previous season. His inability to find boundaries consistently has been a cause of concern, especially in high-pressure chases.
